Good Morning World!!
“When someone shows you who they are, believe them – the first time.” – Maya Angelou
I am someone who naturally defaults to kindness. However, the older I get, the more I realize that some people will take advantage of your kindness if you allow them to. That’s why it’s important to pay attention when people show you who they are. When someone consistently demonstrates malice, disrespect, or indifference toward your well-being, believe what you’re seeing. Don’t waste years making excuses for behavior that has already revealed itself. You can be kind without tolerating mistreatment. You can be compassionate without abandoning your boundaries. Sometimes the healthiest thing you can do is show people the door the first time they make it clear they don’t value your presence. Trust me, it will save you a great deal of heartache, disappointment, and pain in the long run.
Happy Thursday!
~ Kai
