Goodwill for ourself in the sense that you learn how to develop a source of happiness that comes from within.

Loving Kindfulness is the cause of relaxation. It brings ease to the body, to the mind, Lovng Kindfulness allows solutions to happen. As you train the mind, focusing on the breath, allowing the breath to be comfortable, trying to become friends with the breath, it’s a very direct way of showing goodwill to yourself and to the people around you. Goodwill for ourself in the sense that you learn how to develop a source of happiness that comes from within. Your happiness is less dependent on outside conditions. And this is why it’s an act of goodwill for others, in that this happiness doesn’t have to take anything away from anyone else. 

Now in the beginning, as you’re learning the ropes, it’s very helpful to have conducive outside conditions. As with any skill, you want to learn the basics with as few distractions as possible, along with a supportive environment, and helpful people to inspire you, to encourage you, to give you advice. So in the beginning, this happiness is very much dependent on conditions. But as you get more and more skilled, you find that you can practice autonomy.