One of the greatest qualities a person can have is kindness.
It feels great to be kind to others and receive kindness in return. What about when others take advantage of your kindness accidentally mistaking it for weakness. There are a few reasons why this backfires on anyone who has tried it and here's why.
When you sense kindness within a person it's not your moment to begin to prey on them or think of mastermind ways to take advantage in any kind of way. Just because a person possesses kindness does not lessen their intelligence to detect someone who doesn't have their best interest in mind. This could apply to many things. From borrowing items, money, asking for numerous favors with little to no appreciation or toying with feelings. Kindness doesn't equal stupidity.
Just because someone is kind does not make them your royal servant. At the snap of a finger, no one is going to magically command all your wishes or cater to your non-dire and useless needs. Someone's kindness doesn't mean you have that person wrapped around your finger. All too often the case arises where a person's kindness is used as a doormat. When this is the case
Kindness does not exempt someone from standing up for themselves nor getting sassy. It may come off as surprising when it happens if you've never seen this side to a person but trust and believe whenever you try to wrong anyone you may find yourself answering some very loud and aggressive responses. Everyone deserves to be shown appreciation every once in awhile, there's only so much a person can take of feeling as of they are being walked over. If your one to walk over someone without knowing it or are unsure if you may be using their kindness and favors a little too often, it may be time to show some appreciation.
It doesn't have to be anything major, there's no need for a hot air balloon with their face on it. Or a giant surprise party with tons of gifts. It requires no gifts at all, no amount of money spent, no crazy surprises. People just want to know that they are appreciated, by note, phone call or face to face. I like to believe that people are kind because they choose to be, not looking or expecting any kind of thanks in return. When you do notice it and thank them choosing to be kind it goes a long way.
You should never mistaken kindness for weakness because underneath kindness lies a person with feelings who are also made of strength.
