Should We Really Let People’s Behavior Change Who We Are?

Hello Hiveans 😍

It's Been an amazing day, stressful but fruitful. And while performing some task I had a conversation with my mum, it was an honest one that left me thinking deeply.

I told her about an encounter I had with someone and how I planned to treat them same way they treated me.
I told her that these days, I’m done giving people my all it’s now Aura for Aura.

I will be me everyday and time.

But my mum said something that hit differently. She said:

“You don’t have to let people’s behavior influence or change the good person that you are. They are responsible for their actions, just as you are. Keep being good not necessarily because there’s a reward, but because it’s the right thing to do.”

I felt the words, they were simple but powerful. I instantly had a rethink.

It made me reflect on how easily we allow people’s actions shape us. We cut off friends, create enemies, and hold on to grudges for things that can easily be let go of. Sometimes, we forget that we also make mistakes too.
I even saw a post where someone said she wouldn’t care if someone she’s cut off was dying
she’d “cross their dead body and leave.”
Is it really that deep?

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It's funny but in all honesty, she is being herself

Honestly we can actually do better. Yes it's Okey to set boundaries and protect your peace but don't don't loss your goodness while at it. The world needs more goodness than bitterness.

Have you ever changed how you treat people or do you alway choose kindness?