Nobody is obligated to lift anyone else’s luggage.
That’s true.
Personal responsibility matters.
That’s true too.
But kindness doesn’t disappear just because responsibility exists.
Those two ideas can exist at the same time.
You can believe people should be responsible for their belongings and still help someone when they’re struggling.
You can have boundaries and be kind.
You can say no without making someone feel ashamed for asking.
And you can help someone without turning yourself into their permanent luggage assistant.
For me, if I’m standing right next to someone
