As of yet we have not on our own or by way of commission created an X mosaic sign, but maybe Xenial would be a fine place to start. It is all about welcoming strangers. Being xenophobic means to be fearful of the new, the strange. If you are truly xenial you offer a gift.
While it may be nice if 100% of the people who entered our booth were friends, the truth is most are strangers to us. Do we gift them all with a smile, a friendly welcome, a gratitude that they are taking the time to examine our art?
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ReplyDeleteI love that word! Xenial.
On another blog, the topic was xenophobia. And I like the blog, it is very philosophical. But anyway, I love that there is a derivative word? that means the opposite. I am definitely learning new words through this challenge. I just have to remember to use them in a sentence so that I'll retain them. :)
Wow, I love the art in your photo. I especially like the flower with the green background. Very nice!
Great word. I've been seeing a lot of xenophobia for X posts so it's not to see the opposite discussed.
ReplyDeleteSure, beautiful art, (in the form of mosaics), and a smile shall be a good start with a stranger.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know the word until now ... had read many xenophobia articles, and I'm glad there's a sort of antidote out there, as far as words are concerned.
Good being here.
Silvia @ Silvia Writes
I love new and strange! I also used to create mosaic art and sell it at festivals. Great post!
ReplyDeleteI pledge to be more xenial in the future! Great word!
ReplyDeleteGreat word choice . X is always a tough letter for me during the challenge
ReplyDeleteExcellent word for X day. I will try to be ore xenial myself.
ReplyDeleteGreat new word for my vocabulary, and thank you for that challenge to plant a smile for all who come within seeing range. That's such good advice!
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