There is this heavy misconception of kindness being a weakness.
Many people think that when we are kind, this kindness is rooted in fear. The fear of getting punished for disobedient behavior. Hence, any act of ours will be interpreted as an act of weakness, so they will naturally attempt to ever more exploit the kindness we offer because their insatiable ego's unquenchable thirst for nipping the liquid of control and power is so irresistible that they grow blind to their deeds. Truth is, they never came to learn an inherent kindness which doesn't expect anything in return.
In their mind inherent kindness is so much linked with weakness and fear that the least thing they expect is when we suddenly switch direction and respond most fearlessly.
This is actually our job, that whenever we come into contact with such people we act inherently kindly, which they might very well exploit in every possible way because they transfer their mindset onto us. Yet finally we will most naturally come up with the most fearless response they expected least, showing them:"Your thoughts are an Illusion, they don't hold any Truth, hence are meaningless. I am not that which you think I am, and to really get to know me you have to go beyond thought and see with your Heart."
When people feel intimidated by our strength and inner Peace they will try to tear us down and break our spirit. But that is a reflection of their weakness, not a reflection of us.
The energetic intention they harbored toward us will be exactly redirected.
What follows is ego death.