# Being Seen and Still Loved Is Healing by Bryant McGill > “Being seen and still loved is deeply affirming. Many people secretly fear they are not good enough, so discovering that others still appreciate you after seeing your flaws and emotions can be healing.” > **— Bryant McGill**, *Systems Thinking, Video Connection, and Protecting Your Creative Energy - Livestream (Jan 2016)* ## Sources and Context - **Source:** [[livestreams/Systems Thinking, Video Connection, and Protecting Your Creative Energy - Livestream|Systems Thinking, Video Connection, and Protecting Your Creative Energy - Livestream]] — exact quotation from the dated developed livestream document (2016-01-14). ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Article:** [[articles/A Diplomatic Approach to Symbiosis|A Diplomatic Approach to Symbiosis]] - **Article:** [[articles/simple reminders/Your Future Begins with Your Next Thought|Your Future Begins with Your Next Thought]] - **Livestream:** [[livestreams/Systems Thinking, Video Connection, and Protecting Your Creative Energy - Livestream|Systems Thinking, Video Connection, and Protecting Your Creative Energy - Livestream]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/Vulnerability|Vulnerability]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “Being seen and still loved is deeply affirming. Many people secretly fear they are not good enough, so discovering that others still appreciate you after seeing your flaws and emotions can be healing.” — Bryant McGill, Systems Thinking, Video Connection, and Protecting Your Creative Energy - Livestream (Jan 2016) https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-bryant-mcgill-being-seen-still-loved-healing ```