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What does THAN-K (Thankful Soul) mean?

I thank the sky. I thank the earth.

THAN-K (Thankful Soul)
Type overview
I thank the sky. I thank the earth.
THAN-K has the strange and powerful ability to find usable light inside bad days. Traffic jam? Extra time to hear a good song. Ugly weather? A reminder that you are still alive inside it. You are gentle without being weak and optimistic without being blind. Around you, even other people's stress starts to feel slightly less final. A THAN-K friend is basically renewable emotional energy in human form.
Standard dimension pattern
In the standard type library, this type follows the 15-dimension pattern MHM-HMM-HHM-MMH-MHL.
S1 Self-esteem and confidence
Self model
M

Your confidence changes with the weather. Tailwind helps. Crosswind humbles.

S2 Self-clarity
Self model
H

You have a fairly clear read on your own temper, desires, and bottom lines.

S3 Core drive
Self model
M

Part of you wants progress and part of you wants the couch. The ranking changes a lot.

E1 Attachment security
Emotional model
H

You are more willing to believe in the relationship itself and less likely to bolt over minor turbulence.

E2 Emotional investment
Emotional model
M

You can invest, but you still leave yourself a backup exit.

E3 Boundaries and dependence
Emotional model
M

You want intimacy and independence in adjustable amounts.

A1 Worldview bias
Attitude model
H

You would rather assume some goodness is still possible than condemn the world immediately.

A2 Rules and flexibility
Attitude model
H

You prefer order, process, and not detonating the plan just for the thrill of it.

A3 Sense of meaning
Attitude model
M

Sometimes you have direction. Sometimes you want to flop dramatically on the floor.

Ac1 Motivation direction
Action model
M

Sometimes you want to win. Sometimes you just want things to stay uncomplicated.

Ac2 Decision style
Action model
M

You think things through, but usually without fully blue-screening.

Ac3 Execution pattern
Action model
H

You really want things to move. Unfinished tasks itch under your skin.

So1 Social initiative
Social model
M

If people come to you, you can meet them halfway. If not, you do not force it.

So2 Interpersonal boundaries
Social model
H

Your boundaries are strong, and you instinctively step back when someone gets too close too fast.

So3 Expression and authenticity
Social model
L

Your expression is relatively direct. If it is in your head, it may leave your mouth soon after.