Is Kindness Selfish?
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7 years ago in #philosophy by clayboyn (70)
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Compassion, humanity and simple kindness in our time become by some miracle or luck. I often see on social networks that the history and stories about the good deeds are gaining popularity and many "like". I think that need to help from the heart, not for any benefit. Just do it because you can. We are all too busy in our daily lives. But , it is not difficult to provide help if someone needs. In our mind should be the idea that to help people is a normal topic. It will be a good habit. One person can't change society for the better. But society is all of us. And all together we will be able very much. And I want to say about kindness, that if we expect gratitude for our good deeds, it means that we do not give people good, we just kindness sell. Thanks for Your post. Very sorry that I have not seen it before. I just wanted to share my thoughts. Thank you, @clayboyn
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Pleasure meeting you, I like your outlook and agree the it takes working together to be the change. Following you now and I look forward to seeing your posts! Thanks!
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STOPThanks for the shoutout @clayboyn! I appreciate it.
Well said. Expecting something from another is a pitfall IMO. Even if the situation is beneficial, if it's not to expectations, it could turn toxic. Being able to erase that expectation, being that the intentions are altruistic, is key IMO.
When that post was written, I was trying to rationalize charity organizations and the donors to them. The organization profits and grows (self interests) and also uses funds and manpower to aid those in need. What if the organization fell?
Also, the donors. Call/write/email and wire some money. All in a good day and maybe a nice sticker to show for it.
You brought it to a human perspective, which I wasn't considering, but is very valid. To this I do agree. The entitlements some folks deem appropriate for a kind action or aid seems prevalent. I think it's tied to the ego and the false societies that help shape them.
I've had my fair share of falling outs with charitable organizations over things. I wont assume I'm right, but I know it felt right walking away from them if I didn't feel they lived up to their own missions. Society as a whole needs new examples to change and it's up to everyone to be that change. Thanks for the awesome topic and I wish you much success on steemit.
Hands in and hands on! People to people and being that change is ideal.
Again, thanks for the well wishes and take conversation.
If you're going around helping and doing things for others expecting favors in return, you'll become an upset person pretty quickly. After reading what you and @jinmi17's perspectives were on the matter, I can say that I lean further to where you're coming from.
I find that when I do things that help someone else and genuinely mean it, most times, I completely forget that I didn't even did the thing! There's no reason to keep track, no ulterior motive that I'm trying to fulfill, and I feel lighter because of it. The best part about this, is that when someone does help me back, I'm completely surprised.
Now this may sound like whimsical garbage to you, but a selfless love is something that is learned. People may ask why a person would help someone for no reason because they can't see your values, and how helping someone else is the reward. Everything else is literally a bonus.
I agree, there's no need to keep score and life stops feeling like a competition as well.
Toxicity is a subtle thief I say. It's when we come up with excuses for our friends when they're just toxic as hell.
Kindness too, is subtle. It's a sneaky bitch.
Some people aren't truly kind. You can tell. Only the ones who dish out the unconditional love know what it is to be kind.
Thanks @clayboyn
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I was just thinking about this a few hours ago before I saw your post.
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tries to give clay unconditional love. fumbles, flails around, and delivers a half mad poem, an apology, a pretty rock, wet n muddy pant cuffs and leftover slightly stale pizza
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My favorites! :)
Nice.