A guest of one's time and not a member of its household.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A guest is temporarily present but not fully part of the household structure.
- In plain terms
- Visitors are welcome but not permanent members.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize the boundary between guest and host.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines belonging?
- How do we welcome others?
Another view
The distinction can feel exclusionary depending on context.
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