And care is one of the main ones. How should MCH’s concern for me be expressed? How can I understand that he cares and he’s not lying?
What is caring? It seems that we have been familiar with this word since childhood, but sometimes it is still quite difficult to define it. Are we confusing caring with paying attention? This term is usually understood as any action the purpose of which is the protection and well-being of any living beings, often defenseless or weak. But the circle of wards can be interpreted very broadly and vaguely. There is even concern for items that require complex care, such as computers or cars. But in this article we will focus mainly on attention to living beings.
Historical definition
The ancient Romans knew about what care is. In Latin there are even two words for these actions. These are tutio and tueor. The first of them means security, protection, care. The essence of the second comes down to the concepts of “keep an eye on, observe.” In Roman law, greater importance was attached to the “master's eye.” The fact is that in this ancient empire property was of great importance. It was interpreted very broadly, often including children, slaves and the family as a whole. A prudent attitude towards property, including living property, was a trait not only of a good owner and master, but also of a Roman citizen as such. Cicero also wrote that a person who does not care about his small community, that is, his family, will not value the good of the state. Therefore, the squanderer of property - the “prodigal son” from the Gospel - was equated with a madman.
Philosophical definition
What is care from a thinker's point of view? In German philosophy, this term moved from the category of ethics to the category of universal ones. This is especially true for existentialism. Caring in this philosophical direction was first considered by Heidegger, who recognized it as a fundamental feeling of human existence. People are constantly in anxiety and fear for themselves, their loved ones, property and plans. Therefore, care is the main mode and reason for their activity, which is sometimes completely meaningless. After Heidegger, other European philosophers of this direction began to write about this ethical concept, in particular Sartre and Camus, but they gave it a more practical meaning. The concept of “ultimate concern,” that is, concern about the final goal of life, is also characteristic of the theology of late Protestantism. Paul Tillich, in particular, talks a lot about this. That is why care has, as it were, two definitions - positive (trouble, care) and negative (worry, fear). Both of them are reflected in explanatory dictionaries.
Political definition
The modern state is not only and not so much an apparatus of violence. It must also take care of people. First of all, this is special attention to the needs of those groups of the population that are defenseless and not very competitive in relation to others. These are children, the elderly, people with disabilities, the sick, minorities who may become victims of discrimination. By how the society around them treats such groups, one can judge their level of civilization. It is not for nothing that in many countries there are volunteers who visit the sick, children in shelters, and selflessly provide them with assistance. This is especially valuable in cases where the state does not have the means or political will to cover all those in need with its care.
This word has many synonyms, each of which reflects some aspect of it. This includes care, zeal, attention, and desire to help. All these terms speak of a person’s willingness to do good, his responsiveness and empathy towards others. Attention to someone who is cared for also indicates love and respect for him. It is not without reason that writers and philosophers have repeatedly argued that these qualities help humanity remain in unity and give us at least a tiny hope for the existence of a society based, if not on love, then at least on mutual respect. But there is a difference between these synonyms. For example, while caring can be instinctive, attention is usually purposeful. In addition, care also contains negative motives, for example, fear. It is based on the fear of losing something now or in the future.
This is one of the basic instincts in both humans and animals. Weak and defenseless children would not survive without the care of their parents and elders. We can say that the presence of this instinct is a prerequisite for the preservation of the genus or species. Psychologists note that such care is most often characteristic of women. It comes from within, not from without, and is realized as a result of a strong desire. When it comes to men, they often talk more about duty and responsibility in such cases. But, of course, human care for offspring is not only an instinct. Love, cultural paradigm, and social role models can all be mechanisms for the manifestation of child care.
We are all subject to aging. Even very active parents, when old age comes or overcome inevitable illnesses, become sluggish, sometimes it is difficult for them to even move independently. Then they become dependent on us. And it’s not about money, but about our presence, a kind word. People who are approaching death step by step really need our love. And we have to take custody of them, enter into an inverse role, and become the parent of our own father or mother. But we don’t always succeed in being caring and gentle towards them. After all, modern society is often a collection of lonely egoists. And we always have no time, we have our own worries, we brush off our elderly parents, postponing everything to “later.” And this moment may never come. Therefore, a truly caring mother should not forget to develop in her children empathy and a desire to care for the weak and help them.
Caring for pets
This kind of attention and love is an extremely necessary quality. After all, your pets are like children who are completely dependent on you and will never grow up. Dogs and cats need to be brushed regularly, fed properly and in a balanced manner, regularly taken to the veterinarian, not beaten, of course, but educated. And most importantly - pay attention to them, talk to them, play, walk and remember that you are responsible for them! Such care most often turns out to be disinterested. If in a situation with caring for children or parents we can talk about instinct or social respect, that is, about worries about one’s future or status, then when caring for dogs and cats, especially the sick and old, people often receive neither social nor material benefits , but on the contrary, they lose them. This means that caring is fundamentally selfless.
What does lack of care or its excess lead to?
Lack of attention and lowering the threshold of responsibility, especially in relation to children and animals, can lead to catastrophic consequences. This is a thesis that does not need any proof, it is obvious. We contemplate the results of this behavior every day. Street children and abandoned animals are just the tip of the iceberg. Illness, death, including early death, aggressiveness, hidden or obvious hatred of one’s own kind - these are the main consequences of a lack of attention to living beings. But if care is expressed too intensely and out of place, then this can also lead to negative consequences. Often, those who receive such attention take it for granted and stop thinking about living independently. Such a person can become a real domestic tyrant. On the other hand, an overly caring mother, who takes care of the children at every step and does not want to come to terms with the fact that they are growing up, suppresses their will. They either grow up spineless and incapable of making independent decisions, or they begin to protest in adolescence, and then real family wars begin in the house. Therefore, care should not develop into humiliation of either the one being cared for or the one who is paying attention.
an active attitude towards a person, aimed at providing assistance, promoting the good and happiness of a person and arising from compassion or duty. 3. manifests itself in attention, participation, support, care, beneficence. Example max. complete and selfless 3. - motherhood. In relationships between people, 3. is always expressed as solidarity. However, in psychology and ethical In terms of terms, people entering into relationships 3. cannot have equal rights, since 3. seems to imply patronage, on the one hand, and dependency, on the other. Therefore, the implementation of 3. requires people to behave in ways that guarantee the preservation of morals. the dignity of the person who turns out to be 3., and the one who shows it. R. G. Apresyan.
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CARE
continuous activity aimed at achieving the benefit of someone (something). Among the objects of earth are the world as a whole, the environment, animals, and public institutions. Z. also characterizes a person’s attitude towards himself and towards other people. The interpretation of love as an actively interested attitude towards another (others), the opposite of hostility, selfishness, indifference and based on an awareness of the significance of the connection between people and their interdependence, has roots in various cultural traditions. For example, in ancient culture the theme of z. as a special relationship between people arises. in the context of discussions about the dignity of every free person. An example of a morally beautiful unity, according to ancient philosophers, is, in particular, friendly love and affection. The highest value in friendships is given to the friend himself. In Christianity, a caring attitude towards one's neighbor as merciful love, which is characterized by self-sacrifice, constitutes its fundamental normative and value content. The essential difference between mercy and friendly love-affection is that it is mediated by the absolute ideal - love of God. According to Christian teaching, it is through love for God that people’s natural attraction to each other is filled with spiritual content and transformed into love for their neighbor. In modern European moral philosophy, morality was also an object of research. For example, from the point of view of I. Kant, love for people should not be classified as a feeling, but as an active benevolence, which is mediated by an awareness of moral duty. At the same time, Kant did not deny the auxiliary significance of extra-moral spontaneous kindness as a “feminine”, beautiful virtue, which he considered in comparison with the actual moral - “male”, sublime virtue based on universal principles of justice. Z.'s analysis in the context of contrasting the female moral position as a caring one and the male one as a position of impartial justice was undertaken in modern feminist ethics.
Interpretation of Care as an active and interested attitude towards others, based on awareness the importance of connections between people, has roots in various cultural traditions. For example, Confucius considered the main quality of a “noble husband” and the measure of all virtues to be philanthropy - “Zhen”. In ancient philosophy, Care appears as a special relationship between people, with the goal of maintaining and strengthening the unity of the human race, based on the dignity of each of its members. According to Cicero, “the bonds between people” are maintained by a) justice; b) willingness to do good (kindness, generosity).
Friendship as agreement presupposes trust and necessarily excludes hostility, self-will, and the embrace of dividing passions (Pythagoras). She displays the ability to sympathize, a willingness to help, and to share the hardships of everyday life. Aristotle pointed out the active nature of friendship: its goal is action-love. One of its manifestations is beneficence, an essential feature of which, like friendship, is selflessness.
Seneca considered beneficence to be the “most important link” for society and the “commonwealth of the human race” in general. He saw the essence of beneficence not in matter, but in the spiritual disposition with which a specific act is performed that brings benefit to another. For a good deed to achieve its goal, one must love. Thus, the most important key in working on oneself and in caring for others is maintaining the correct STATE of the soul, when it is impossible to show indelicacy, coldness, and the person himself at this moment is warmth, care, understanding, love.
In the teachings of the Buddha, the concept of compassion (love, non-harm) occupies an important place, the significance of which is due to the idea of the interconnectedness and interdependence of all living beings. "Immortality can only be achieved by constant good deeds; and perfection is achieved only through compassion and mercy." Compassion and expediency are clearly expressed in the following dialogue:
- Does the Blessed One pronounce a word if it is false, destructive and unpleasant?
- No.
- If it is true, destructive and unpleasant
- Also no.
- If it is true, useful and unpleasant?
- Yes, when he finds it necessary.
- If true, useful and pleasant?
- Yes, when he finds the time right.
- Why does he act this way?
- For he has compassion for all beings.
The necessary degree of compassion is revealed by a quotation from the “Voice of Silence”, published by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky (the lines of this book, once written in Tibetan or in even more ancient languages, were read by many eyes, searching and searching for one thing - the Path):
“May your soul listen to every cry of suffering, just as the sacred lotus exposes your heart to drink in the rays of the morning sun.
Do not allow the scorching sun to dry even a single tear of suffering before you yourself wipe it from the eyes of the mourner. And let every burning human tear fall into the depths of your heart, and let it remain there: do not remove it until the sadness that gave birth to it is eliminated."
“Like a mother protecting her only child with her life, cultivate in yourself such boundless love for all beings.” “Whatever people say about you, be it fair or unfair, polite or uncivil, smart or stupid, with kindness or malice, my students, you must accustom yourself to this. Your mind must remain pure, undefiled. Likewise, an evil word should not come from your mouth. You must be kind and compassionate, with a loving heart and not harbor hatred. Surround the person with a constant stream of loving thoughts. And, continuing from there, fill the whole world with constant thoughts of loving kindness, thoughts broad, growing and immeasurable, like the world, free from hatred, free from malice. Thus, disciples, you must educate yourselves." (Gautama Buddha)
“Having gone through all Dante’s circles, we will come to cooperation. Cooperation, compassion - the same love. Love, commanded by all hieroglyphs of the heart, is the Mother of the World. Inexhaustible creative love, which created a tribe of Saints, people who know neither land nor nationality; hastening on the wings of the spirit to help, compassion, cooperation; hastening for the Good; carrying drops of All-Understanding, All-Unified Grace.”
CARE, -s, w. 1. Worry, restless, burdensome matter. Live without worries. Someone has a lot of worries. Household chores. 2. A thought or activity aimed at the well-being of someone. 3. about a person. 3. Attention, care, care.. Surround someone. care. 4. cares of whom, meaning. prepositions with gender n. Thanks to someone. effort, effort. The reserve was created through the efforts of scientists. * Didn't care (colloquial) - an expression of dissatisfaction about something. Not my concern (colloquial) - not my business, does not concern me. I would like your worries (colloquial joke) - it is said in the meaning: my worries and sorrows are much more serious than yours. What a concern! (colloquial) - unimportant, unimportant. He's angry, but why should I care?
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Concern 1- care
guardianship
guardianship
Synonym dictionary
Care 2- sadness
Synonym dictionary
Care- and. care, care, care; caring; care; diligent efforts, restless care, cordial concern about someone or something; rowing Every day deserves care........
Dahl's Explanatory Dictionary
Care- worries, w. 1. Anxiety, apprehension. The father was oppressed by concern for the future fate of his son. Melancholy, foreboding, worries press on your chest all the time. Pushkin. 2. only plural. Trouble.........
Ushakov's Explanatory Dictionary
Care- Worry, worries about someone or something; care for someone.
About significance, character.
Reckless, selfless, painful, everyday, great, generous,........
Dictionary of epithets
Care J.— 1. Anxiety, apprehension. 2. Worries about someone or something. // Care, care. 3. decompression An urgent matter, a task.
Explanatory Dictionary by Efremova
Care— -s; and.
1. about someone or something. A restless thought about something; concentration of thoughts on doing something, on satisfying something. needs. Live without worries. Someone has a lot of worries.........
Kuznetsov's Explanatory Dictionary
Care— Old Russian formation from the verb zobatisya. Writing concern arose in connection with the consolidation of akanya in writing. The verb zobatisya is formed from the noun goiter,........
Krylov's etymological dictionary
Caring for the Offspring- actions of animals that provide better conditions for the survival and development of offspring. Sometimes 3. o p. is limited to creating shelter and preparing food (preventive 3.........
Biological encyclopedic dictionary
Care- (Care). A psychosocial quality that gives a person the ability to feel that someone or something matters to them.
Psychological Encyclopedia
About Yourself, Caring— 1. Self-observation. 2. High self-esteem. 3. Taking care of your personal interests.
Psychological Encyclopedia
Care— - activity aimed at achieving the good of a person. Among the objects 3. they name the world as a whole, the environment, animals, public institutions. As a special item.........
Philosophical Dictionary
Care and. care, care, care; caring; care; diligent efforts, restless care, cordial concern about someone or something; rowing Every day deserves its care. The day will come and it will bring care. It’s bad to live without worries, it’s bad to live without a kind word. There is no work without care, but care lives without work. It's not work that dries, but care. It’s not a concern that there is a lot of work, but it is a concern that there is none! Work for the worker, care for the owner. Extra money means extra worries. From Friday to Saturday, wear your boots without worry, hard. They tease the Kimryaks. Caring, troublesome, troublesome. Easy, but caring, wears out more than the scrap, hard work, Caring, caring, caring, diligent, Caring person, sitting down. Same. Hands under the head, caring sleeps. Caring g. property, belonging of a caring person. Caring g. belonging to a caring person. To care about someone with something, to worry about, to force to care, to cause care. Some people care about everything, others don’t care about everything. - about what, to be concerned about, to bother, to try, to worry about, to care about; worry. fear. Caretaker m. -nitsa f. trustee, prospector, guardian, breadwinner. In wedding songs of the father and mother of the bride.
Care, -y, w. 1. Worry, restless, burdensome matter. Live without worries. Someone has a lot of worries. Household chores. 2. A thought or activity aimed at the well-being of someone. 3. about a person. 3. Attention, care, care.. Surround someone. care. 4. cares of whom, meaning. prepositions with gender n. Thanks to someone. effort, effort. The reserve was created through the efforts of scientists. * Didn't care (colloquial) - an expression of dissatisfaction about something. Not my concern (colloquial) - not my business, does not concern me. I would like your worries (colloquial joke) - it is said in the meaning: my worries and sorrows are much more serious than yours. What a concern! (colloquial) - unimportant, unimportant. He's angry, but why should I care?