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What does it mean?
True kindness involves offering love and goodwill even when others have not earned it.
In plain terms
Love people more than they deserve.
What can you take from it?
Give kindness freely without keeping score.

Where it applies

  • relationships
  • conflict resolution
  • personal growth

Putting it to work

  • practice forgiveness
  • give unconditionally

Questions to consider

  • Who deserves your love?
  • Can you be kinder?

Another view

It risks enabling bad behavior.

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