#true kindness

[honeyl2v]

im convinced that kindness is the key to everything 🤍

[historyineverything]

Poems of Nature by Henry David Thoreau Published in 1895 | Poem: "True K...

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[fabulousvanji]

[un-felt]

In the delicate balance of human relationships, caring can sometimes be a double-edged sword. It's a natural inclination to want to support and uplift those around us, yet often our gestures of kindness can be met with unexpected resistance or even hostility. This paradox of caring is a perplexing aspect of human interaction, leaving us questioning the boundaries of empathy and understanding. At the core of our desire to care lies a genuine intention to bring happiness and alleviate pain. We extend our hand in friendship, offer a shoulder to lean on, and lend an ear to listen. However, when our gestures of goodwill are met with anger or rejection, it can leave us feeling bewildered and disheartened. It's a reminder that despite our best intentions, we cannot control how others perceive or respond to our acts of kindness.

The frustration deepens when this pattern repeats itself, as if caught in an endless loop of misunderstanding. We wonder if it's something we're doing wrong, if our efforts are somehow misplaced or misguided. Yet, even in the face of uncertainty, the impulse to care persists, fueled by an innate sense of compassion and empathy.Navigating the complexities of caring requires patience and resilience. It's about learning to accept that despite our best efforts, we may not always receive the gratitude or appreciation we hope for. But perhaps therein lies the true test of our compassion – to continue extending kindness and support, even in the absence of acknowledgment or reciprocation.

Ultimately, the act of caring is not about expecting something in return, but rather about giving selflessly from the heart. It's about embracing the vulnerability that comes with reaching out to others, knowing that despite the risks, the ability to connect and empathize is what makes us truly human.

[un-felt]

In shadows I linger some say too intense

But I stay not to manipulate or to fence

I understand if you see it that way

But trust me my intentions are here to stay

Kindness overwhelms, Im aware of your plight

But my true intents hide in plain sight

Would you lend an ear, truly care to see

The depths of my sincerity?

I see you whole, flaws and growth combined

Yet I choose not to let them define

Instead, I seek to refine and mend

I'll be the warmth in your darkest night

Patient, supportive, holding you tight

It took courage to step into this role

But I'm committed to nurturing your soul

[ladyliliah]

Hey, don't lose hope 💙 I can understand, how it feels to see people around you just being normal, being happy, doing things, when it feels like you have a pit in your heart and so much weight in your head that you have to keep carrying around with you. Like you dont know how to be carefree. It's okay, you can put all those expectations and comparisons down for a moment. I don't know much but I can say that you are better than how you see yourself. You are stronger, prettier, capable of much more and desrve more love and kindness from yourself. You can do that. Don't give up on yourself.

Often, there are some pockets of happiness and triumph along the way that are worth keeping on moving forward for.

Sending you a warm tight hug 💙💙

Thank you sweet anon. This means so much to me. It's been a rough few days with the depression and today it's just so heavy. I try to see the good things, to know tomorrow will be better, that I'll feel happy instead of hollow. My rational side of my brain knows all of this but the not so rational side seems to be louder right now. But reading what you said helps and again I thank you for that.

[lessamao]

If you’re wondering why I have been quiet

My life is a mess and my computer got wrecked. I haven’t been able to open any programs and a lot of functions stopped working in general and can I just say

My brother @okamiguy spent literally 28 hours wiping and rebuilding my operating system from scratch because somehow my windows libraries got messed up. A tech support god.

I am crying. He literally spent his entire day off fixing my computer. It finally works!

[badskippy]

(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mwc5r1HMftk)

... never judge a book by the cover ... nor a human by what you think you see