Emotional CompassMy diary

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Care

Family: Connection and care

How it differs from similar states

I want to do something concrete for the person I care about

How this can feel in the body

Warmth and focused attention on someone else—I want to do something concrete to make their life better.

It usually comes up when

Active, practical concern for another person's wellbeing.

What this might be pointing to

Motivates caring actions; strengthens attachment through action.

What you can do with this

Caring is something you do. Take one concrete step for the person you care about—a word or an action.

Where the name comes from

Caring is social by nature—it arises in response to the needs of a specific person.

Not quite it?

Closest by feel — the same ones the compass would show.

Check yourself with the compass

Two minutes, and you will see whether this is really it