Best Of Denise Young's "When We Are Seen"
Here is a selection of memorable quotes from When We Are Seen: How to Come Into Your Power--and Empower Others Along the Way by Denise Young What does it mean to “see” someone? "I see you" is a common phrase in my Black community. I love those three words, how they're used, and how they make me smile every time I hear them. "I see you" can translate to "I applaud you; I recognize the truth, beauty, and realness of what you are doing." The phrase says, I see what you have done, I see the value of you. It affirms, it connects; it validates and uplifts. One little phrase does and says so much, and even when this phrase is used in a social media context, where no one really knows anyone, it holds power. p. xv In fact, as the question of my ascendance at Apple is frequently asked about, my response is as frequently-because seeing people is something I know how to do. For me, valuing how others exist in the world, and understanding what got them to where th...
