KINDESS...

For blogging friends overseas, I also added the words from above. This is why I have a translation gadget on my sidebar, and I will try to remember to type out the words in any of my picture quotes from now on.

"Kindness is spreading sunshine into people's lives regardless of the weather.

~Author Unknown~

An interpretation of kindness. I have always believed that kindness is a source of our strength, not our weakness. I found the following online from AI. It has been popping up on Google. I leave a question in the search box, and this is what it said.

 If you have any thoughts on what I added below, I would love to read them. It helps me understand the thoughts of others and if I am, or not, totally off my rocker in my beliefs. That's not to say I believe I am perfect, who is? I have learned from mistakes, and I read quite a lot, so hopefully I have learned from that too. Thank you in advance of your wonderful comments that I love to read.

"The statement 'kindness is not a weakness, it is our strength' means that being kind is not a sign of being weak, but rather a demonstration of inner strength and character, as it often requires courage, empathy and the ability to put others' needs before our own, making kindness a powerful positive attribute rather than a flaw.

Key points about this statement:

Requires effort: choosing kindness, especially in challenging situations, can take conscious effort and emotional resilience, indicating strength.

Positive impact: acts of kindness can uplift others, improve relationships and create a more positive environment, making it a valuable asset.

Misconception about weakness: sometimes, people mistakenly associate kindness with being passive or easily manipulated, but true kindness involves setting boundaries and acting with integrity."

The following was written by Fadel Othman. 

"Kindness is Strength, Not Weakness"

"One of the hardest lessons we learn is that not everyone will value the kindness we offer. Sometimes, the people we care about the most misinterpret our love, patience and compassion as something to be taken advantage of. It's painful when your open heart - something you hold sacred - feels like a vulnerability others exploit. That betrayal stings deeply making you question not only others but your own worth.

But let me remind you: kindness is not a weakness, it is your greatest strength.

As Brené Brown teaches, vulnerability is the birthplace of courage. To offer kindness in a world that can be cold and dismissive is an act of bravery. It takes guts to remain compassionate when you've been hurt, to keep loving when trust has been broken, and to stay soft in a world that can be so hard. But here's the key: kindness cannot exist without boundaries.

Boundaries are a way of saying, "I can love you and me at the same time." They're not walls to shut people out - they're fences that protect your energy, your values, and your worth. Without boundaries, we risk letting our kindness turn into self-sacrifice, leaving us depleted and resentful. Boundaries allow us to stay true to ourselves while continuing to show up for others.

True kindness is not about being a martyr. It's about living authentically and giving intentionally. It's about being brave enough to say:

"This is what I can offer without losing myself."

"This is where I draw the line because I deserve respect too."

"I can still love you but I won't allow disrespect or exploitation."

When you live with this kind of clarity, you protect your heart without closing it off. You learn to give with courage and vulnerability, but also with discernment. And over time you realize that kindness rooted in boundaries is the strongest, most resilient form of love."

Gregg and I talked about this last section by Mr. Othman. Gregg said when kindness is at its most powerful, it is not conditional. He had a grandmother who lived her life with no conditions. We both had grandmothers like that, kindness without boundaries.

So, what do you think? I don't and will not go so deeply as I have in this post, but rarely. It's just a topic I have been thinking a lot of lately and I am very interested in your thoughts. No problem if you don't care to give any either I want to add. I am just genuinely curious.

Thanks for looking my friends, and I hope your day is a great one.