We recently explored xenia – this emotion word that begins with the letter X. Today I’m exploring another form of this word, xenial. (The limited emotive words that begin with the letter X. (She smiles and rolls her eyes in her head.) A reminder about what xenial is – the feeling of being hospitable to strangers.
Where do you feel it in your body when graciously extending yourself to a stranger? Xenia presents itself in my body as a shield around my heart, and then it melts into a beautiful smiley face as warmth radiates. It starts out feeling guarded, like I need to protect myself, and then I always end up walking away feeling lighter and strangely warmed. This stems from my caution around strangers, from a safety perspective, and then when I’m able to walk away with no negative consequences, it feels good. My truster is still learning how to trust.
This emotion serves to help me tip-toe into meeting new people or sharing a spot of random kindness. This is still a relatively new vocabulary word for me. I’m using it a little more now though.
Perhaps you already understood xenial and its meaning, or maybe you learned about a new one today. In the spirit of feeling xenial, I offer you this opportunity to share your most recent experiments with extending hospitality to strangers. I want to hear your stories! Try something new day — extend kindness to a stranger and then check in with your feelings and observe what happens.
Our feelings are fluid and color our life experiences…
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Definition of affection: 1) A tender feeling toward another; fondness; 2) Feeling or emotion; 3) A disposition to feel, do or say; a propensity.
What does Affection look like? I see a son shopping for groceries, to help his mother have some ‘tie overs’ to enjoy between the meals provided at her ‘senior living’ facility. I see a wife giving her husband a surprise gift. It also looks like a passion for playing the piano.
What does Affection feel like; where do you feel it in your body? I feel warmth in my belly and heart. It feels calm and loving and creates a vibration of acceptance. When someone steps outside of themselves to lend someone a hand to someone I feel cooperative and caring. It opens the door for shared joy and peace. Sometimes it feels inviting or affirming. Experiencing this feeling encourages me to speak nicely to myself. When I feel it, I want to share it with others.
Feeling Affection functions to help me be aware of the goodness in the world. When I feel it, I imagine love flowing out of my heart, freely, into the world. No need for recognition, just a wave of love to set sail in the realm of possibility. It functions to provide acceptance not only of myself but also acceptance of others. Affection fosters relationships, with people, hobbies, and with groups. When affection happens, it is shared, and this might be just the right gift for someone today.
If you’re feeling it, this is an invitation for you to explore affection today. What does affection look like to you? How does it feel to you, and/or where do you feel it in your body? Explain how it works or functions for you. What are some expressions of affection?
We are creatures with feelings…
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Life Gifts
- I send you fruit-full surprises in your journey.
- I send you large bundles of gratitude for being who you are, and for being connected with me.
- Sending you joy and glee in celebration of your accomplishment.
- I send you love.
- I send you whimsical moments that make you giggle out loud, whether or not you’re around people.
- I send you pregnant pauses to remember how much you are loved and cared for.
- I send you fresh strawberries to enjoy in a mild, sunny meadow upon a lush spring mountain.
- I send you succulent sweet chocolate kisses and delightfully warm hugs.
- I send you fresh, fragrant flowers with lots of different colors to brighten your corner of the world.
- I send you wide open spaces big enough for all your dreams to materialize.
- I send you delightful whimsey, goodness over flowing, and creative deliciousness today.
- I send you moments of pause so that you can remember you are loved and cared for.
- I send you contagious child-like giggles and unstoppable smiles.
- I send you a warm hand to hold as you experience the array of feelings that go along with the death of your loved one.
- I send you music to make your insides dance.
- Sending you the best of birthday wishes and some special binoculars for you to see all the puddles of goodness that follow you around and support you.
- Sending you a bubble full of love and healing, to hold you and your heart.
- Sending you tasty inspiration.
- I send you patience to allow new things to unfold positively for your life.
- Sending you nourishing rest and mindful body care.
- I send you comfort, joy and sustenance through your retirement.
- I send you the lightest hint of lilac and a handful of petals.
- I send you different flavored lollipops to quench your craving.
- I send you chortles, giggles and warm hugs.
- I send you soothing cups of hot tea, your favorite music to listen to and time for you to relax and enjoy.
- I send you showers of grace and peace.
- I send you joy as I think about how delightful you are.
- I send you patience and understanding, and a powerful little elf to manage all your worries.
- I send you a warm, snuggly kitty to comfort your soul and remind you about the power of love.
- I send you joy.
- I send you delicious caring and big love.
- Sending you oodles of energy noodles.
- I send you fireworks of inspiration.
- I send you a warm spot of cheer and buckets of love for you to use as you wish.
- Sending you loving hands to cradle your tender heart.
- I send you the deep, rich colors of berries to paint your soul.
- Sending you calm to scatter around the chaos.
- I send you billowing bubbles of joy.
- Sending you a magical cool sheet to snuggle in and feel safe.
- Sending you giggles.
- I send you life rafts for navigating the waters of life.
- Sending you a perfect worry doll to manage your worries.
- Sending you warmth and caring.
- Sending you sparkly confetti in celebration of your accomplishments today.
- Sending you music to fill your heart with warmth and comfort.
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