It’s not kindness—it’s survival.
Here’s what Kabbalah reveals: The universe began with 10 independent energies (sefirot)— energies like kindness, strength, beauty, and victory.
G-d gave them their light anonymously because anonymous giving is the purest kindness. But the energies didn’t recognize G-d as their true source; they believed their efforts mattered more than they did, developing ego.
Ego weakened them, causing a shattering into sparks.
These sparks show up in us as survival habits:
Fawn (people-pleasing) – Sacrificing your needs to gain approval.
Driven by fear—a fallen spark of kindness.
Freeze – Feeling stuck, numb, unable to move forward.
Flight – Constant distraction, avoiding discomfort.
A fallen spark of victory.
Fight – Disrespecting others to shield yourself.
A fallen spark of strength.
Today’s healing tip:
You can use wisdom, understanding, and compassionate boundaries to turn these survival habits into strengths:
Fight → Courage, leadership, clear boundaries.
Flight → Determination, perseverance, focus.
Freeze → Mindfulness, self-awareness, presence.
Fawn → Empathy, fairness, genuine care.
Your people-pleasing isn’t weakness.
It’s your soul asking for compassion. You become a vessel for G-d’s purest kindness when you heal. Healing yourself is your greatest kindness.
Explore the NextSelf Blog. Start with this post explaining the world of souls. And my Youtube. Content is published to this facebook first and a few days later, to the blog.
The blog lists all the difference patterns to study, understanding patterns is how one can develop 'Daas' [felt knowing].
Update: As awe, trust, and love deepen, they can allow greater openness and intimacy with the Creator. That intimacy can include sadness when you notice how much more of His goodness can be revealed.