This is Neytiri, a member of the Na’vi people on the moon of Pandora.  This is the world of the films Avatar and Avatar: The Way of Water.

Often Neytiri looks into the eyes of her partner Jake and says …

I see you

These are precious moments.

The Earthly human beings who land on Pandora don’t get the depth of three little words:

Of course you see me.  I’m right in front of you

Oh.  You see my clothing, the shape of my face, how old I am, what language I speak, whether I’m a man or woman …

Etcetera

It’s not eye gazing.  It’s not reading the other person.  It’s not intrusive … it’s gentle

It’s connection

A moment out of time

A blessing