"The world connects not by molecules. It connects through ideas, hopes,
faces, dreams, actions, stories and memories." - Barrie Sanford Greiff,
Psychiatrist
The need to belong seems to be very closely linked with the need to be
understood. Belonging evokes a sense of familiarity, similar to the feeling you
get when you step through the front door of your home. It may evoke a feeling
of security or validity; or even a sense of reason or bearing.
Each of us may encounter our sense of belonging differently. We belong in a
family, a group of friends, a society, a band, an institute, or a neighborhood.
The need to belong can happen in many different ways, but the important thing
to remember is, we all have some need to belong. We need to feel joined in some
way; to feel cherished, or part of something larger than ourselves.
Strive to show your guests and associates that they belong. You will soon begin
to see your organization become much stronger. Everyone will feel secure and
comfortable; but more importantly, they will feel... home.
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