Jennifer Shike shares thoughts about the people in her life who truly “see” her. Those who aren’t too busy or preoccupied to notice how she’s really doing and ones who won’t speak the question lightly.
. . . We need to do a better job of celebrating with people when they are happy, to take time to sit with people when they are struggling and need to be better at noticing when someone’s acting differently than normal.” – Jennifer Shike
Source: PORK, May 14, 2024. Link.
INSIGHTS: Shike’s comments reminded us of Patrick T. Malone’s post differentiating sympathy and empathy <Link>. Seeing someone requires effort to acknowledge someone else’s situation and respect them in the moment.