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Season 2, Episode 15: What Does It Really Mean to Be Present? | Joy Words: Presence
What does it really mean to be present? In this Joy Words episode, Rachel Bents explores the surprising origin of the word “presence” and shows you how giving someone your full presence may be the best gift you can give.
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“Presence” comes from the Latin for “to be before,” which means being right in front of someone. It turns out “present” as here, “present” as now, and “present” as a gift all share the same root. And “absent”? It means “to be away,” even when you’re sitting right there.
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