Be Kind ... show kindness ... dare I say love? Well it may not be possible to truly "love" everyone.
But be kind.
Be kind and considerate.
Be kind, considerate and thoughtful.
Be kind, considerate, thoughtful and compassionate.
But don't be a pushover. Don't walk all over other
people and don't let them walk over you ... but you can still be kind.
No, you won't "love" everyone, yes some people will try to take advantage of your kindness. Being kind doesn't mean you are foolish and being kind to people who are mean to you doesn't mean you are stupid. It's just the best policy and it won't always be easy.
You may not know what is going on in someone else's life (they likely won't know what's going on in yours), so if they are rude, inconsiderate; or in a hurry, don't hold it against them. Amp up the kindness! Know that when you choose to show kindness to someone you are being a great example, you are leading.
Whenever I have my doubts about being kind in any situation I try to think about the Buddhist philosophy of karma: intentional actions have consequences, consequences don't expire. Or perhaps a western expression I heard my parents say will be familiar to you ... "what goes around comes around."
Have a great day!
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