Louder than silence | INFJ

Being kind is okay but too much

Let's get one thing straight: being kind is great. 🌟 Seriously, who doesn't love a bit of sunshine and rainbows in a world full of drama? Kindness is like the cherry on top of life's complicated sundae. But here's the kicker—there's such a thing as too much kindness.

You know those people who act like they're auditioning for the kindness Olympics? "Oh, let me help you with that. I can't stand to see you struggle. Here, have my last slice of pizza, too!" Like, chill out, buddy! 🍕 We appreciate the sentiment, but nobody asked for a full-on kindness takeover. Sometimes it's okay to let people figure things out on their own. They might even learn something! Crazy, right?

And then there are the over-explainers. "Are you sure you want to do that? I just want to make sure you're okay!" Can we just take a moment to acknowledge that I'm an adult (or at least pretending to be one)? 🙄 I can handle my own decisions. Just because I'm not asking for help doesn't mean I'm in crisis mode. If I were, I'd probably be crying into that pizza you just offered up. 🍕

Let's not forget the positivity police. "I just want to spread positivity!" they say, as if that's their full-time job. Like, yes, we get it—you're the self-proclaimed ambassador of good vibes. But sometimes, a little realism wouldn't hurt. Life is messy, and pretending it's all sunshine and rainbows is like putting a glitter sticker on a broken window. 🌈 It doesn't change the fact that the window is broken.

So, here's the deal: kindness is cool. We love it, we need it, but there's a line. 🚧 Save some of that energy for yourself. You can be kind without being a full-time saint. And while you're at it, remember that it's okay to say no sometimes. A little sass and self-preservation never hurt anyone. 💁‍♀️ Embrace the balance; life is all about those little contradictions.

In the end, being a decent human is about knowing when to lend a hand and when to step back and let others figure things out. So, here's to kindness that doesn't cross the line into overkill. Because honestly, nobody needs a kindness intervention. 🛑 Let's keep it real and sprinkle just the right amount of kindness on our chaotic lives.