The quality or state of being sincere, genuine, and deeply feeling; wholehearted emotional engagement.
From 'heartful' + '-ness' (suffix forming abstract nouns). This noun form allowed speakers to discuss the abstract concept of emotional genuineness as a measurable quality rather than just an action.
This word is experiencing a modern revival in mindfulness circles, where 'heartfulness' meditation is taught as a counterpart to traditional meditation, suggesting our ancestors understood that the heart was as important to contemplation as the mind.
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