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Indifference

Family: Rejection and shutdown

How it differs from similar states

A functional state; I have choice and control—it simply doesn't matter.

How this can feel in the body

A neutral posture, calm breathing—your body doesn't react because it doesn't matter.

It usually comes up when

A situation or object that has no personal significance.

What this might be pointing to

Efficient allocation of attention; a normal response to irrelevant stimuli.

What you can do with this

Indifference toward what doesn't matter is a healthy way to conserve energy. If it spreads to things that do matter, it's a sign to review your priorities or your state of mind.

Where the name comes from

Indifference is an internal choice of attention—you simply don't assign importance to it, and that's okay.

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