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Michael Berger, LSW's avatar

This was stunning—every paragraph rang like a bell. The kind of presence you're describing feels increasingly rare, and yet it’s exactly what so many of us are quietly aching for. At A Little Bit Kinder, I write about the neuroscience and psychology of compassion—and this piece is the embodiment of that work: the power of attunement, of seeing and being seen, of presence as healing. Thank you for putting language to something so many of us feel but struggle to express. Here’s to more of us becoming that safe space for one another… and together, making the world a little bit kinder.

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Lavender 🪷✨'s avatar

Wow! I am humbled by your letter here. It is so connective, and so very profound.

My life experience unfolded into a 20 year career in Talent Acquisition and HR. Through it I led over 55,000+ hours of interviewing. Through it I learned the absolute connective magic of this:

“What fascinates me most about genuine understanding is how often it emerges unexpectedly not from those we know intimately, but sometimes from strangers or casual acquaintances.”

The soul connection that can happen between strangers is often so curious to me, because if they are allowing it, it’s the rawest form of not being clouded with culture, but instead crystal clarity of connection. Human connection.

These proved to be some of the most special moments across my life. They also happened way more than I ever would have expected.

Thank you for your beautiful work illuminating the magic of being seen. I really enjoyed this and can’t wait to dive into more of your letters 🙏✨ Namaste

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