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Prof Dion Forster - The importance of ‘being seen’

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Recognition is a core human need - we long to be seen, truly seen. But, of course, that also requires some risk and honesty. Risk is common in the multimedia space, but not honesty. We try to ‘show’ people who we want them to think we are. God sees us as we are, and loves us into wholeness and flourishing.

18 Jul 2024 English South Africa Religion & Spirituality · Christianity

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