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The more I engage with new people, the more I realize how kind and considerate I am. I make an effort to be friendly, offer small gestures of kindness, and even give gifts or greet people warmly. However, it's disheartening when these efforts go unacknowledged or unreciprocated. It's not about expecting something in return, but a simple "thank you" or a friendly response can make a big difference. It's frustrating to feel like my kindness is taken for granted, and I'm honestly getting tired of it.
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Dawn 10mo ago

After torturing myself with similar thoughts for far too long, I came to a conclusion that best suites my mind: My kindness is a selfish act, something I do for me so I can sleep without regret, so I can experience joy in my own actions, so I can amplify my gratitude for kindnesses received. Another's gratitude is not my own and I can only feel a little sad for anyone who may not experience the goodness that the universe offers to them. I don't know if that may be something worth reflecting on for you, but it helped me.

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❒ PictureRoom 10mo ago

I can relate to that. Perhaps it's just my nature or how I was raised. Maybe it's the content I consume and the thoughts I entertain, or maybe it's because I'm an artist and need to keep an open mind to absorb all forms of inspiration