Why be Kind?
It appears to be counter intuitive to extend kindness selflessly, as selfishness, or at least pursuit of self interest is seen as rational. So why be kind?
61-69, M
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electropura · 31-35, M
I'm beginning to think it's pointless being kind. People ever think there's an ulterior motive to it, or just throw it back in your face. Can't win, ugh.
sogdianrock · 61-69, M
hi electropura
I am sorry that you feel that way. I sense you are kind despite a lack of reward for being so? I have noticed this as a general disquiet and so was drawn to ask the question.
Plainly I have my own answer but it is an interesting question isn't it!. I often reflect on Kindness and personally I think it is a most important philosophical issue.
Best wishes
:)
I am sorry that you feel that way. I sense you are kind despite a lack of reward for being so? I have noticed this as a general disquiet and so was drawn to ask the question.
Plainly I have my own answer but it is an interesting question isn't it!. I often reflect on Kindness and personally I think it is a most important philosophical issue.
Best wishes
:)
electropura · 31-35, M
@sogdianrock Well, I don't want rewards as such for it, but I want to be satisfied by it and a simple thank you wouldn't go amiss, but more often than not, I feel disillusioned after a kind deed.
sogdianrock · 61-69, M
hi electropura
Well thank you for your thoughts on kindness!
Sure I have had that feeling also! occasionally.
Still I believe that kindness is the optimal personal and social behaviour to adopt. It is a most interesting and important issue imho. Btw I did not mean people need reward in the form of thanks or peer recognition but reward in the sense of feeling good about being kind. The opposite of disillusion for sure!
Best wishes
:)
Well thank you for your thoughts on kindness!
Sure I have had that feeling also! occasionally.
Still I believe that kindness is the optimal personal and social behaviour to adopt. It is a most interesting and important issue imho. Btw I did not mean people need reward in the form of thanks or peer recognition but reward in the sense of feeling good about being kind. The opposite of disillusion for sure!
Best wishes
:)