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Before we hold ourselves with genuine loving-kindness and compassion, we need to experience something much more basic and simple: heartfelt care. This quality of tenderness or warmth, called 'tsewa' in Tibetan, is a foundational aspect of awareness that we can always bring to our body, our mind, and the fullness of our experience. Learning to rest in this affectionate presence expands our ability to show up for ourselves, and, eventually, genuinely care for others.