tertiary · Humanity

Devotion

Part of the Character Strengths Wheel

What is Devotion?

A deep, steady commitment to the people who matter most to you — present in the texture of small daily acts as much as in grand gestures. Devotion is love made visible over time.

When you might feel devotion

Devotion is a specific form of love, which itself is a type of humanity. You might experience this feeling in situations where humanity is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define devotion.

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