Guided by the message of the Pataxó elders, Arassari Pataxó invites us to reimagine care as a living, reciprocal exchange rooted in relationship with Mother Nature. Drawing on the wisdom of his community, he explores how loving others, honoring nature and maintaining healthy boundaries are not acts of sacrifice, but pathways to personal balance, resilience and collective harmony. This talk offers Indigenous perspectives on receiving care as an affirmation of self-worth and belonging within the greater web of life.