August 3, 2025

To See and Be Seen

By Rev Danielle Elliott

Take a minute and think about the most significant relationship in your life. It could be with a partner, a family member, or a close friend. Someone who really gets you. Why is that relationship so meaningful?

For me, it’s always been the people who truly see me. Not just the version I present to the world, but the real me—the one who’s a little tired, a little unsure, a little complicated. The people who see beneath the surface, beneath the layers we all wear to get through the day, and still know and love who I really am. That kind of connection is rare. It feels holy. It reminds me that true intimacy isn’t about being impressive. It’s about being known.