In South Africa, where I’m from, “sawubona” is the Zulu way of saying “hello.” There’s a beautiful and powerful intention behind the word because “sawubona,” literally translated, means, “I see you, and by seeing you, I bring you into being.”
This is what my work explores—the psychological skills that help us to see ourselves and others in a wholehearted and healthy way.
For more related content, here’s an insightful conversation I had with Maria Menounos on why your emotions are a gift.
Susan David
Susan David, Ph.D. is one of the world’s leading management thinkers and an award-winning Harvard Medical School psychologist. Her TED Talk on the topic of emotional agility has been seen by more than 10 million people. She is a frequent contributor to the New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal and often appears on national radio and television. Learn more.
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