The janitor

Janitors are what most of us, in our heart of hearts, are. We are guardian types.
I know the word ‘guardian’ can have creepy connotations. We’ve all read science fiction: the evil guardian, the uber-nanny, ultimate controller type. But, putting all that sci-fi stuff aside, surely humans are a guardian species? It’s our role to guard and protect. That’s what we do best and where, presumably, we get our best kicks!
In fact our brains have developed (hard-wired) to focus on our thoughts and feelings, then interpret them, then have fun at being empathetic. Because we can read what others most need, whether they’re people, animals or objects, we can devise ways of lessening their suffering or making things work better for them. Whether it’s car maintenance or relating to foreign species or in the field of human relationship, this is what humans can be so good at doing? Caretakers make things run smoothly.
If we think we might have the janitor gene in us it’s likely we’ll want to develop that skill. Empathising is good for all concerned.