“Zhong,” committing onesel
The Confucian ideal society is an expansion of the ideal family. The wise king is like a benevolent father, and the nation is like one’s family.
Hence, “filial piety” and brotherly respect are important aspects of ren; they are at the center of human relationships.
Through these relationships, one learns to be loyal, empathize with others, gain sympathy, express regret, balance competing loyalties, and so on.
to doing one’s best.