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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Stay up friend.
I am, It's frustrating to see people behave that way, and it makes me wonder how they manage to function daily or even hold down a job.
100% valid. Some of the behavior I see people doing is really appalling. Like they’re a subspecies that has zero self awareness or empathy.
I am kind to people I don’t know but they have to prove themselves (one way or another) before I treat them like a friend. That’s the way I deal with it.
Yeah totally with you brother
Consider that only your actions are within your control. Know that you cannot act on behalf of others.
It’s something I always try to remember thank you very much for the reminder fren
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.
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
