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The only rule for now is to act kindly to one another. We will add more if we need to.

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Kindness is weakness? (lemmings.world)

submitted 3 weeks ago by ryukendo@lemmings.world to c/stoic@lemm.ee

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Even when we always treat others well, it hurts when they treat us badly in return. While it's true that we shouldn't expect good in return for our good deeds and should continue to treat others with kindness, it still feels unfair when others take advantage of our goodness and manipulate us in such situations.

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[–] jeena@piefed.jeena.net 1 points 1 week ago

I think it's the opposite, only strong people who have enough resources and a strong mind to not be affected by unfairness can afford to be kind despite being taken advantage of sometimes. They know it, but still stay strong and kind.

One example would be the stories about Jesus from Nazareth. He was always kind and I would not put him into a category of weak people at all.