I’ve come to believe that one of the most underrated strengths you can have in this world is a good heart. Not the kind that keeps score, not the kind that helps expecting something in return, but the kind that quietly chooses kindness even when it goes unnoticed.
We live in a time where it’s easy to get cynical, to believe that being too generous or too forgiving makes you weak. People will tell you to toughen up, to stop giving so much of yourself, to protect your energy by putting walls around your compassion. And yes, you do need boundaries. You can’t pour endlessly from an empty cup. But having a good heart isn’t about being naïve—it’s about believing that what you give out eventually comes back, often in ways you couldn’t have planned.
Think about it: every smile you offer, every time you listen without judgment, every small act of generosity plants a seed. You don’t always see the harvest immediately, but over time, life has this funny way of multiplying it and sending it back your way. It might not even come from the same person or situation—it could show up as unexpected support when you need it most, an opportunity that feels too good to be true, or even just peace of mind that money and titles can’t buy.
The truth is, regret usually comes from the times we held back, not the times we showed up with love. Rarely do people look back and wish they had been colder, harsher, or less forgiving. Most often, they wish they had been braver in their softness. A good heart may not shield you from hurt, but it will always align you with what matters most: connection, trust, and joy.
So don’t let anyone convince you that kindness is a liability. In a world that constantly pushes for self-interest and competition, a good heart is a rebellion, a quiet kind of strength. And when you live with that, you’re never really losing. Everything good comes back to you—sometimes slowly, sometimes all at once—but always multiplied.
Kenrick Vaz 