KINDNESS OR WEAKNESS

So, it is kind of a cliché right? We have all heard or read an incidence where kindness has been mistaken for weakness. It is often about someone under estimating your ability to do something about an unpleasant or unfair situation because you have always been (or at the very least seemed) kind. But it is not just something people say. It really does happen.

Think of those loved ones who think that because you have always been there for them, you are somewhat dense or lacking in strength. I mean those that you have often helped, usually overlooking their less than adequate reasons, or more likely excuses, for why the previous repayment agreement did not come to fruition or even why they themselves have failed to do their part.

I have found that most times those who make least fuss often cause the most damage. It is therefore very wise to pay heed to the enemy and never under-estimate the silent, seemingly clueless, enemy or friend. Another cliché that proves my point is that still waters run deep.

The next time you find that you have pushed a person beyond what the average levels of endurance and they have shown little or no adverse reaction. I suggest you run or make amends because they are probably plotting vengeance and not the kind that burns fast and blows over just as soon, but one that will seriously inflict damage.

So seriously, look beyond the calm, smiling exterior the next time you step all over a kind person or even imagine that they are being nice because they are either dense or weak. They probably see and recall a whole lot more than you give them credit for but prefer to wait a just cause to cause a tsunami because tiny inconsequential ripples are not their style.