The art of kindness (45)
GeneralBeaconNew York, USA2,381 PostsYou're not alone Lee. 
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AI_1984: I do agree with this kind of philosophy, Bod
Why I mentioned religion is because many feel that "only religious people" are kind and can do favours from the heart..without expecting anything in return.
That's my philosophy too!
And also, to be "detached" from the results.
This is why I cannot answer the questions asked by the OP.
By doing so would mean that I AM attached to the results of my acts of kindness.
You are correct. I am attached to my act of kindness towards my ex-husband when he was down and out because I know I did the right thing. In most divorces the two people dislike each other, sometimes hate and often they feel guilt for the divorce.Why I mentioned religion is because many feel that "only religious people" are kind and can do favours from the heart..without expecting anything in return.
That's my philosophy too!
And also, to be "detached" from the results.
This is why I cannot answer the questions asked by the OP.
By doing so would mean that I AM attached to the results of my acts of kindness.
We were divorced because of his drinking but it didn't stop me from caring about his welfare. When he lost his wife and child, his job, his drivers license I did whatever I could to make his life tolerable. When he knew he needed help to leave a bar he called me because he knew he could trust me.
I didn't do this for myself. I did it for him and our daughter so she would see that I still cared about her daddy.
Someone implied that telling our acts of kindness is bragging. I've been on CS 14 years and this is the first time I ever said a word about the most important act of kindness I could ever have done.
And even with all the help I gave him it didn't save him from death at the age of 45.
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LeeCharming: kindness can be given and not received...kindness can be shared in many different ways and never returned
Dear Lee please do not pretend to coach me on the art of kindness.Much appreciated. Thank you
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GeneralBeacon: First, you have to determine whether it's kindness or insincerity... some here are just way too obvious.
I'd say you have to determine what motivates your kindness to know if it's true kindness …Some people give to charity because it's tax deductible … some because it sounds good when it's published in the newspapers … some because they want to look good in the eyes of their community or even in their own eyes …
I feel kindness can only emanate from the heart and never from a thought process …
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Selenite: I'd say you have to determine what motivates your kindness to know if it's true kindness …
Some people give to charity because it's tax deductible … some because it sounds good when it's published in the newspapers … some because they want to look good in the eyes of their community or even in their own eyes …
I feel kindness can only emanate from the heart and never from a thought process …
. I can teach. People. The kindness from the heart........at five pounds per hour.. all proceeds will go to thos. In need.........peopl like myself. Thank you for your kindness. The Rev. Truheart........Some people give to charity because it's tax deductible … some because it sounds good when it's published in the newspapers … some because they want to look good in the eyes of their community or even in their own eyes …
I feel kindness can only emanate from the heart and never from a thought process …
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