A Seat for Someone New

There's something interesting about a table when someone new pulls up a chair.

The conversation changes. Different experiences enter the room. A familiar subject might suddenly be seen from an entirely different perspective.

Sometimes we become so comfortable with the people we know that we forget how much there is to discover beyond our usual circle.

We share the same stories, laugh at the same jokes, and often see things through similar experiences.

There's comfort in that familiarity, and there's nothing wrong with it.

But making room for someone new doesn't mean replacing the people already in our lives. It means allowing our world to become a little larger.

A new neighbor, coworker, or acquaintance may introduce an idea, friendship, or opportunity we never expected.

So don't be afraid to make a little room at the table.

You never know what wonderful conversation might begin when you offer someone a seat.