The Dark Side of Kindness

In this episode, Rev Karla discusses what it really means to be kind by going back to the dictionary definition as well as the Bible's definition. She deconstructs why kindness is sometimes viewed as a weakness based on how you were raised and how you can break those cycles to be kind and brave at the same time. It is important to first be kind to yourself so that you know how to better show kindness to others. Rev Karla also explains the difference between being actively generous and kind versus passive or harmless generosity and which one you can practice in order to grow spiritually. 

To read more from Rev Karla on this topic, check out her blog post.

Additional resources for this episode include: Are Fears Of Self-Compassion Holding Us Back?, Are You Hiding Yourself in Fear of Being Fully Seen?, Deconstructing the Fear of Rejection, Why Is Kindness Sometimes Associated with Weakness?, Why Kindness Is A Strength, Not A Weakness, Being Kind When It’s Seen as a Weakness, Is Your Kindness Viewed as Weakness?