Are you kind? Do you extend that to YOU?

I think that I am a kind person. I used to be a real sap years ago though. I got tired of that because I was always used and shoved aside when people were done with me. I do make sure my husband and daughters needs are met before mine though. they are my responsibility and they deserve it. I used to go out of my way for strangers also but it was almost like they did not respect that. I am still kind to people but I always protect my feelings now and put my family first.

I don't think you are a sap Mom - I think you are just very kind and big hearted! I am always being told by my doctor that I have to be kind to myself and I am trying hard now to do that - even though it isn't always easy. I find it much harder to be kind to others than I do to be kind to myself! xxx

Me, I am naturally kind.It is what my parents taught me to be. But there are instances that you will meet some people that will give the things that you did not deserve. Before I was giving my smile to everyone, I am being nice even on strangers. But when I experienced to be a victim of hold-up I change. When I was walking i did not look at anybody, I am now very snob. Because I am very afraid that i will be a victim again. I am being careful and never talk to stranger. About sharing a line like you, i still can do it but it will depends on my time. I think i am still nice and i could be very kind but I will make sure that i will not hurt myself. I wish you got what I mean.

sometimes ago i try the best to do good to others and sometimes at my own expense but n experience with people thought me that i must just do what i can and also be kind to myself so while trying not to be selfish i do tryto be kind to others but i extend it also to myself now

Hey Hello ! Am very very soft and kind hearted person. You know when i was young my mom used to go behind cockroachs to hit them , but i would divert her mind and push them away so they would not get killed. Even ants i would never kill them and watch out every time i stepped on the floor when there was alert that ants were present. I was very kind hearted soul when i was a teenager. I was always conscious that i should never hurt seacond person, but its confidentail that this very nature of mine took whole of my life to a toll.Now i pity myself, but still now also i feel for others in misery.

Well I am kind untill I will get angry. You wouldn't like to see me then. Although I am trying to always stay calm no matter what. Cheers.

I would do the same pal , I do it if I am tired or not , It isn't easy to change xx

I am the same way, I do need to be kinder to myself. We all need to take time to pamper ourselves, who else is going to do it. Some of us are fortunate to have somebody to help them. Some of us are alone right now without partners. We are worthy of kindness from ourselves and others.

The toughest part about this giving stuff, is the "Learn how and when to Recieve stuff"... Generally, it will kick in on it's own, but sometimes you must WAKE UP to the fact, that it's your turn, or the whole system can get thrown out of whack! :) Funny you should ask that question, Raydene... I wrote an article about it, just the other day! :) Have a few laugh on me, and no, you don't have to give 'em back, they are yours to keep! LOL! :) http://www.apsense.com/article/120095.html

My friends think I am kind. I guess I am up to a point and the line for me is when I think I am being taken for a fool. Then the other mean me appears.

I am kind, but not overly so. If someone only has a few items and I'm in a riding cart I might let them ahead of me, because I'm sitting, so I'm fine. I won't let someone with a lot of stuff ahead tho. I do tend to look out for others, but I will say no if I don't feel like it.

I am very guilty of taking care of others and not myself. I plan my days and world around my hubby, kids and grandkids. I am learning that that is not what I need to be doing. I need to take care of myself and my hubby. We all need to learn that we have to take care of ourselves and it is not being selfish to take care of ourselves.

hello,raydene,i really think you are not a fool,but a kind one to people around you,they are very fortunate to get your care.you must have a lot of sincere friends.like you,i am overly kind to others,but i feel happy once i help someone who understand my goodness.but then,don't push yourself to your limit,just do it properly.learn to care for yourself,then care for others.o(n_n)o...lol.

I think about the same as you on this. It makes me feel a little better to be nice to someone. If everyone did just some small things we would be better of. I dont think you are a sap, but maybe a very nice one lol

I am a little bit like that but I have changed a little and just lately I am putting me first, as I have been really let down by a few people lately so I think it is about time I put me first for a change but just to a point...

Thats me still noe Raydene and I know it should not be but it is just me and always will be I guess I just can not say no and will do everything to help xxxx