Being mindful means paying close attention to or being especially conscious of something. If you are aware of the fact that your friend is upset, you're mindful of her feelings.
falls apart
He bought some cheap shoes that fell apart after a couple of months. Everything Falls Apart
He attempted to escape through a window. He attempted a joke, but no one laughed. There's no point in even attempting an explanation - he'll never listen.
. To cover or move across someone or something slowly and gradually
steal over sb literary if a feeling steals over you, you gradually feel it more and more: ▪ When he began to sing, I felt a warm deep pleasure steal over me.