In the A to Z of Becoming, Part 2, K is for kiss.
In some countries it is common cultural practice to greet friends with a kiss on each cheek. Whether the kiss starts on the left or the right cheek, and how many kisses are given seems to vary!
I don’t think anyone kisses the back of a woman’s hand and says “enchanté” any more (except in Period dramas), but other common light kisses are the affectionate placing of a kiss on someone’s forehead.
Light kisses, kisses on the cheeks, a kiss on the forehead, or deep, passionate full-mouthed kisses……they all have their place, and in their own special ways, they enhance our quality of life.
Why not take this opportunity to ask yourself about the place of kisses in your life……and whether or not you are giving enough of them?
One of my most favourite movies of all time is an Italian film called Cinema Paradiso. At the very end there is a scene where the main protagonist watches a special viewing of all the scenes the local priest cut out of the movies shown in the town as part of his regular practice of censorship. Here’s that scene…..both the music and the scene itself are uplifting, moving and, just, well, quite wonderful.
Even if these are the only kisses in your life this week, this week will be a GOOD one!
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