WHY BE AN ASSHOLE

The Karen Kenney Show

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I’m discussing a topic that's been kinda’ burning a hole in my brain: Why do people feel the need to be such jerks online?

I was already planning on talking about this - but after hearing about a friend's experience receiving not-so-nice feedback from strangers after her free webinar, I was doubly committed!

I read two specific email examples from people who went out of their way to share their unsolicited opinion about my friend's presentation.

The kicker? These were for a FREE online event that they didn’t have to pay for and that they could have simply stopped watching at any time.

This episode is a passionate plea for a little more kindness in a world that seems to reward snark, sarcasm, and criticism.

I’m challenging all of us to hit pause before hitting "send" and to ask ourselves the three ancient gate questions: This thing that I'm about to say/type/send…

Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary?

We've somehow normalized being cruel, especially online, and it's time we remember that real strength isn't in cutting others down - it's in lifting them up!

My top messages here?

​W​hy be an asshole, ​when you can just be quiet.

You always have a choice. Choose kindness.

Use your words to make people feel seen, supported, and valued.

In a world that's increasingly divided and violent, we need compassion more than ever.

Let's be part of the "Kind Kids Club" and consciously do our best to leave people, animals, places, and spaces better than we found them. ❤️

KK’S KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Sharing your work with the world takes courage and vulnerability.

• Before sending a critical message, ask yourself: Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary?

• Social media has convinced everyone they should share their opinion, but not every thought needs to be voiced.

• Kindness is a strength, it doesn’t take much to be mean.

• Your words have power - they can build people up or tear them down. Choose wisely.

• Just because you can comment doesn't mean you should.

• Sometimes staying quiet is the most compassionate action.

• Personal responsibility matters: Consider how your words might impact someone who could be struggling or vulnerable.

• The current cultural climate often rewards being provocative or cruel over being kind, but you can choose to be different.

• Creativity and putting yourself out there is challenging enough without added negativity from others.

• Always ask yourself: "Would I want someone to speak to me this way?" If not, don't say it to someone else.

BIO:

Spiritual mentor and writer Karen Kenney uses humor and dynamic storytelling to bring a down-to-earth, no-BS perspective to self-development.

Bringing together tools that coach the conscious and unconscious mind, Karen helps clients deepen their connections with Self, and discover their unique understandings of spirituality.

Her practice combines neuroscience, subconscious reprogramming, Integrative Hypnosis, somatics, spiritual mentoring, and other holistic modalities to help regulate the nervous system, examine internal narratives, remove blocks, and reimagine what’s possible.

A passionate yoga teacher, long-time student of A Course in Miracles, and Gateless Writing instructor, Karen is a frequent speaker and retreat leader. Via her programs The Quest and The Nest, she coaches individuals and groups.

With The Karen Kenney Podcast, she encourages listeners to shift from a thought system of fear to one of love, compassion, and personal responsibility.

KK WEBSITE: www.karenkenney.com