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What does it mean?
Kindness can be misapplied or excessive, causing more harm than good.
In plain terms
Too much kindness can be bad.
What can you take from it?
Know when kindness is unwelcome.

Where it applies

  • helping others
  • parenting
  • friendship

Putting it to work

  • assess need before helping
  • set boundaries
  • avoid enabling

Questions to consider

  • When does kindness become a burden?
  • How do you gauge if kindness is wanted?

Another view

Kindness is rarely harmful when genuine and wanted.

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