Last night I saw Avatar – one of the most expensive movies ever made.  I expected to be ‘wowed.’  And I was.  It’s hard not to be when you watch a 3D IMAX film.  But it wasn’t the drama and cinematography that impressed me the most.  It was the messages contained within.

Without going into a full movie review, I’ll tell you my favorite take-away: the Na’vi greeting.  Each time they meet, the Na’vi say “I see you” which of course means more than the literal translation.  On a deeper level it means ‘I see the essence of you.  I connect with you.’  What a wonderful way to say ‘hi!’

In a recent post I talked about the need in each human being to be seen, heard, and appreciated.  Everyone needs to know that their life has purpose and that they are not here by accident.  No one exists as a seat filler; though sometimes we feel as insignificant as a place holder.

What if we all, just for today, tried to see each other?  What if, by our sincere attention, we let someone know how valuable she is?    Instead of using trite questions and rote greetings we could look someone in the eye and say ‘hi’ in a way that conveyed our sincere interest in them.

I once heard someone described in this way:  “She’s a person who makes you feel so important – like she’s really interested in what you have to say.”  I’d like to be that kind of person.  Starting now.

I see you.  (Pass it on.)