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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
- Sending you pillows of prosperity to share with yourself and others.
- I send you the lightest hint of lilac and a handful of petals.
- Sending you willing, loving hearts and hands to help you.
- I send you large bundles of gratitude for being who you are, and for being connected with me.
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- Sending you patience while your body heals.
- I send you a warm spot of cheer and buckets of love for you to use as you wish.
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