When we refer to you, saying your name gives you a presence in the room even if you aren’t there.
The author makes a point to emphasize that assigning labels to what we are feeling and what we want - defining them - is critical. One of the ways she makes this point is by establishing the importance of having a name for ourselves. I love this quote because it reminds me that when I speak of friends and family, I am blessing others with their presence even when they are not physically present. And others are doing the same for me.
