If it’s simply the correct amount of vital kindness, it’s probably not kindness. It’s pleasantness.
If the individuals in our circle start to expertise conduct that’s kinder than vital, the expectations for what’s vital will ratchet ahead, making every part extra nice.
And… being sort is a stunning strategy to spend your day.
[Compare this to an alternative: “be as selfish as you can get away with.” Hardly worth going down that path.]
