Friends have told her 'Not so proud' Neighbors trying to sleep are yelling 'Not so loud' Lovers in anger, 'Block of ice' Harder and harder just to be nice.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- External expectations and conflicts make it increasingly difficult to maintain kindness.
- In plain terms
- People pressure you and fight, making it hard to be nice.
- What can you take from it?
- Kindness is harder when others demand your energy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is it hardest to be kind?
- Who sets your standards?
Another view
Kindness can sometimes be a choice regardless of external pressure.
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