Being truly seen - what does it mean?

To look beyond their words, roles, and outward appearance – and to notice their emotions, contradictions, vulnerabilities, and what might remain unspoken. Being truly seen can feel comforting and connecting, but it can also feel exposing, uncomfortable, or even threatening.

Do we really want to be seen as we are? And do we have the right to truly see others?

Between closeness and distance, trust and control, openness and self-protection, there is a tension without a clear-cut answer. Sometimes seeing someone can create understanding and connection. At other times, it can mean projecting our own assumptions onto them, crossing boundaries, or seeing something they are not ready to face themselves.

In this discussion, we will explore what it means to see and be seen – and what this experience can change within us and in our relationships with others.

Possible questions:

• Do we need to truly see someone in order to understand them?
• What scares us about being truly seen?
• Is it always appropriate to share our perception of someone and hold up a mirror to them?
• How much closeness can we allow without losing our sense of autonomy?
• Do we need parts of ourselves that remain unseen?

If you are new to this group, heres what you can expect

• 2 hours of deep conversations in a respectful environment that will provide you with new perspective
• supportive group of people sharing their own unique experiences and viewpoints, and encouraging you to do the same.
• rich mix of newcomers and regulars from different countries and cultures for a broad diversity of opinions and experiences

Please note, in order to cover the room expenses and meetup costs we will collect a small donation per participant

To ensure a diverse crowd, we sometimes manually move people from the waiting list to the participant list. We appreciate your understanding