Being Available or Being Meddlesome: The Difference

I'm going to mix it up a bit & shoot straight from the hip. I'm being very transparent here on a post that can be viewed from anywhere in the world, since this is a public blog. Sometimes however, a person's gotta do what a person's gotta do. The following subject matter has bothered me for some time & I suspect that others can relate.

I like to help others. I feel compassion & empathy for those who are hurting or who just need simple kindness shown to them. I'm naturally helpful, so much so, that it can be annoying to some & exhausting to me! The problem with trying to be of service/assistance toward others is that rather than it giving me joy, it often bites me in the butt.