Morning chanting experience 10,000 times 621: [A little reflection] Being nosy is difficult
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[A little reflection] Being nosy is difficult
Recently, I took a video of myself and noticed a few things that bothered me: I don't smile enough, my eyebrows and beard are thick, but my hair is thin.
That aside, I seem to be a bit of a busybody. When I see someone looking down or depressed, I ask them, "What's wrong?" I mean to cheer them up, though.
However, recently, I've had the experience of talking to someone with good intentions, but it may have come across as being none of my business.
Reflection and starting afresh
I don't think being a busybody is necessarily a bad thing. It's important to be considerate of others. But sometimes it can be counterproductive if you go too far.
There may be times when I impose my own values on others without considering their feelings. From now on, I will be careful to think carefully about the other person's situation and feelings and to say what is truly necessary.
Is being nosy the flip side of kindness?
Being nosy may be the flip side of kindness. It may be caused by wanting to do something for someone.
However, sometimes that kindness can become a burden to the other person. It's important to stop and think before you become a busybody.
lastly
I will use this experience as a lesson and from now on I will try to respect the proper distance between myself and others and behave in a way that is truly beneficial to them.