I crossed the line, not because I meant to, but because I didn’t realize what I was doing. I kept giving kindness to people who didn’t deserve it, hoping that, eventually, they would appreciate it.
But by doing that, I ignored my own needs and kept giving when I had nothing left to give. I kept hoping they would see my efforts, but I never stopped to think about how much I was losing in the process.
True character shows in hard times
We can be kind when we feel good, or when it’s convenient. But what I think is a good test of character is when people are put in a situation where they have no reason to be kind, no reason to be patient, and no reason to be respectful, but they still choose to do so.We don’t truly discover who someone is in the moments of comfort and ease. But we learn about a person during the trying times, the moments when emotions run high and tempers can flare.
When the hard conversations are led with tension, that maturity and understanding are truly put to the test.
Choosing kindness, even when it hurts
It’s hard to stay kind when someone is being rude or hurtful. Sometimes, it makes me question my own worth and value. But the truth is, their wrongdoings are not a measure of our worth, but a reflection of themselves. They are simply showing us who they truly are.
I realized that how I react says more about me than it does about them. Choosing kindness, even when it’s hard, is staying true to who I want to be and not letting their actions change me.
No matter what others do, it won’t change who I am.
That’s the most important thing because if I lose that, I will lose myself.
Learning to set boundaries
Now, I know that kindness has limits. It’s okay to say no, and it’s okay to walk away from people who drain you. Setting boundaries is a way of respecting myself.Life has taught me that sometimes, for my own peace and well-being, letting go is necessary. When someone’s actions take away my peace, love, or happiness, sometimes the best thing to do is to let go.
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