8 Surprising Harmful Effects of Excessive Generosity
we are taught that because we have the ability to reason we should give share and prioritize being generous over our selfish interests but who warns us about the hazards of being overly kind and compassionate we live in a world where we don't always get back what we give because it's full with kind individuals who see how indiscriminate giving drains them both financially and energetically could being overly generous threaten our own lives be surprised by the UN foreseen negative consequences of compassion let us proceed to number one without further Ado people will have unrealistic expectations of you the stoics highlighted the importance of accepting one's circumstances and not basing one's pleasure on the acts of others you prevent disappointment and cultivate emotional Detachment by giving without expecting too much in return which leads to better peace of mind we find it difficult to be entirely unselfish in our generosity whether intentionally or unconsciou...