The experience of being deeply seen

When was the last time you felt deeply and truly seen?

Was it a time with your friends? Was it with your partner or family? Was it during therapy or a coaching session? Or was it with a stranger?

What are the prerequisites for this to happen has been something that has been on my mind. Also what does it feel like, how can we articulate it to its full extent.

The experience of being deeply seen feels like the world stops for me. There is nothing I need to worry about. I don't need to achieve more to be "seen". I am accepted wholly by the other person at that moment in time. There is a sense of calm and steadiness as if I can face any waves that come my way. My heart speaks: "I am here, I see you and you see me." My shoulders naturally drop. I am not afraid of judgment as I know I am not being judged as I am being witnessed. It is a deeply nourishing experience for my soul and I want to stay here for a while.

As "being seen" is an experience that requires at least two people. The prerequisites are that people are willing to show themselves and be with theirs and each other's darkness and light. It requires time and space. It doesn't have to be deliberately schedule and the time doesn't need to be long but it needs to be intentionally embarked upon as everything else is parked for the moment.

What is resonating for you?