Welcome is pretty much defined as a kind greeting to one whose arrival gives pleasure (according to dictionary.com). So basically, you’re greeted kindly because someone is excited that you’ve arrived. Their happy that you’re here; that you’ve entered a room, their home, their heart. It’s not a passing wave, but an actual effort of greeting is made and purposely done with kindness because your arrival is a pleasant thing for them.
There’s some serious impact to this welcoming business. Right now, I’m striving to treat everyone kindly. Maybe one day, sooner rather than later I hope, I’d actually find pleasure at nearly everyone’s arrival in my life. How much different my day would go if I would warmly greet everyone who came across my path, friend or stranger. How much of an impact would that make on their day?
Next, I need to check myself. Does my arrival pleasant to others? Do they shun me or welcome me when I enter a room? Do they simply glance at me in their doorway and never give me a second thought? Do they wish that I disappear as quickly as I arrived, never to darken their doorsteps again? I hope and pray that I will be welcomed anywhere I go. It doesn’t mean that I’m looking to settle into everyone’s lives. Nor am I expecting to be granted free access anytime I choose. What I certainly don’t want is for people to cringe when they see me coming…
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The cool thing about these five minute posts is that I never know where I’m going to end up. I barely even know where I’m starting oftentimes. It is neat to see the end result though, and it feels like such a liberating accomplishment. Your turn to give it a try. The “rules” (it’s all honour system here anyways) are very simple:
1) Write for 5 minutes straight, throwing all editing to the wind.
2) Link up by clicking the button below.
3) Read a few posts of someone who linked up before you. Try to leave a comment, if you’d like.
