what is nice?
When I take a step back and observe the everyday, I find that good deeds are constantly happening. From an outside perspective, every nice act seems just that...nice. But dive into the truth behind each of those actions and nice becomes nothing more than a facade.
Can deeds be good if they better a situation yet are intended for self gain?
As a high schooler, I am a witness to many "false" acts of kindness. The idea of popularity masks true identity. People become consumed with pleasing everyone and being well-liked that true opinions and values are replaced with sticky happiness and hallow acts. I will not deny my active involvement, but once you reach the top, everyone's so-called "love," feels incredibly vacant. So much of their "love" they seem to be giving, is just a mechanism to climb up the social ladder and hopefully, with the right amount of kindness, kick you off it.
It just begs the question, Is a falsified act of kindness still "good" because the deed is beneficial? Does the outcome overpower sour intentions ? I suppose regardless, it's better than cruelty. I am not a cynic in any way, but our society's emphasis on self gain causes me to constantly question the intent of everything.
What do you call a kind act, done not for the reciever but for the giver?
Love Love,
Curious Chloe
1 comment:
I've heard of this sort of interaction being called a performance contract...I just call it selfish.
If I value anything in the world it's authenticity. I agree false love is empty love. Emptiness is just that, empty.
I love your curiosity and look forward to your future musings.
Sinc.
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