What Got You There with Sean DeLaney

The Art of Seeing — Beneath The Surface

Jul 1, 2025
Amidst a world fraught with distractions, the podcast takes a deep dive into the transformative power of truly seeing one another. It reveals how genuine presence fosters deep connections that heal and elevate us. Listeners learn the difference between mere transactional attention and soulful seeing, underscoring the sacredness of recognition. With insights from renowned thinkers, it's a call to become illuminators in people's lives, demonstrating that attention is a rare generosity that can change everything.
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Deep Seeing Is Transformative

  • True seeing goes beneath surface admiration to recognize depth, pain, and possibility in others.
  • This deep act of being seen is a rare but profound human need that transforms people.
INSIGHT

Being Unseen Shrinks Souls

  • There is a vast difference between being looked at and truly being seen.
  • Feeling unseen causes shrinking, silence, and self-doubt, often leading us to armor up with roles.
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Illuminate, Don't Diminish

  • People can be diminishers or illuminators; diminishers make others feel small often unconsciously.
  • Illuminators see others fully and help them feel bigger, more human, and empowered to be themselves.
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