The Art of Radical Welcome: More Than a Word, A Spiritual Practice

In a world where kindness, warmth, and friendliness are virtues often spoken of but rarely examined, the idea of "welcome" takes on special significance. At its essence, welcome isn't just a phrase or a physical gesture; it's a spiritual practice that asks us to go beyond the superficial and confront our hidden beliefs, those silent parameters that define who we include and who we unwittingly exclude. Register here Who Is Not Feeling Welcome? It's easy to believe that our spiritual center, congregation, or community is a welcoming space. After all, aren't we all kind-hearted individuals, seeking a better, more connected world? Yet, the practice of welcome asks us a poignant question: Who is not feeling that welcome? The Invisible Signs When someone walks into our center, they encounter not just the physical welcome sign but also a myriad of invisible ones. These invisible signs read: "You're welcome here, but only if you act like us, believe like us...