How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen

David Brooks, New York Times Opinion columnist and author of "How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen", discusses the importance of knowing others on a deeper level, emphasizing the challenges of consoling friends when our words fall short. Brooks highlights recognition as a fundamental human need and posits that its absence can be devastating. In order to affirm the God-given dignity and value of others, we need to move beyond indifference and actively develop skills such as deep listening, empathy, and patient companionship, which all contribute to personal growth and stronger connections with others.