Kindness is Not a Useful Survival Skill

Here’s why; 

In today’s world, we’re constantly bombarded with messages about the importance of kindness. We’re told that it can improve our mental health, boost our mood, and even increase our lifespan. But let’s be real – in times of crisis or emergency, do these benefits really matter?

I’d argue that they don’t.

When faced with a life-threatening situation, such as a natural disaster or an attack by another human being, kindness is not going to save your life. In fact, it may even put you at greater risk. For example, if someone is trying to harm you and you show them kindness, they are more likely to see this as weakness and take advantage of it.

Furthermore, in a survival situation, resources such as food, water, shelter, and safety are far more important than feelings or emotions. If you’re struggling to find these basic necessities, then showing kindness to others is not going to help you survive any better.

In addition, kindness can also be seen as a distraction from the task at hand – survival. When we focus on helping others, we may forget about our own needs and put ourselves in danger.

So while kindness has its benefits in certain situations, it’s not something that should be prioritized over more practical skills such as self-defense or first aid.