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Unfortunately, though, tenderness is not a concept many of us are familiar with.
Campbell defines kindness as being nice to someone.
However, just because youre nice to someone doesnt mean there is genuine affection for them.
Its just not tenderness.
Tenderness goes much deeper than that.
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Tenderness is gentle affection thats deeply personalized; its vulnerability, she says.
Its kindness that defies the bounds of logic.
I value generosity, so I give to you, Campbell says.
Tenderness, on the other hand, is about giving to you because of whatyouvalue.
In other words, tenderness doesnt just meet someones need; it exceeds it.
Many times, after he falls asleep, Ill stay in his bed, rubbing his back and singing.
And again, tenderness requires a profound level of vulnerability, which can be challenging for some people.
Remember, tenderness is personal, and what is tender for one person may not be for another.
Expand your capacity for tenderness
Once you get comfortable with tenderness, the work doesnt end there.
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This is a powerful way to expand your capacity for tenderness with yourself and others.
Anything not rooted in affection isnt tenderness.
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