The gift of not giving

Can you be too kind?

Absolutely!

Creating an atmosphere that fosters dependence is not kindness.

It's the old adage that talks about giving a man a fish and he'll eat for a day, but teach him to fish and he will feed himself from then on.

Every creature needs to learn how to walk and work and find his own way. It is unkind to make them rely on you when they could be free.

It is a gift to receive and a gift to give.  When a life becomes lopsided and only gives, or only receives everyone pays a terrible price in the end.

Independence is a gift that allows each of us to find our own happiness and real happiness must be found to be owned.