Warm touched

Touched

Strength 2 of 4

Reached somewhere soft by an unexpected kindness, gesture or story, a small rush of feeling that catches you briefly and leaves you warmer.

In the body

  • A catch in the throat
  • A sudden softening in the face
  • A brief sting behind the eyes

Needs behind it

When these needs are met

WarmthTo matter

Softer and stronger

  1. Humbled
  2. Touched
  3. Moved

Often confused with

Moved

Touched is a brief, gentle rush of feeling at a kindness; moved is stronger, stirring you deeply enough to bring tears or silence.

Tender

Tender is soft care flowing out towards someone; touched is being reached yourself by something that comes in.

Faux feelings that can hide this

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