I said hello to my neighbor after a year 😂

Living in a modern society where individualism has intensified, I, too, was unable to properly greet my neighbor who lived next door. Even when they got out of the elevator on the same floor, they were still busy entering their homes, suggesting that they were indifferent to each other.

Then, while I became interested in the 'Mother's Love Languages' campaign and tried to put it into practice, I finally realized that I had not been able to practice these words of love even for my closest neighbors. So from now on, I will first gather the courage to greet you warmly.

Then one day, he ran into a neighbor in the elevator.

'What if I am ignored? What if I feel burdened?' However, I thought that the language of motherly love would be different, so I first greeted them with a bright smile, “Hello.”

At first, not knowing whether the greeting was intended for them, there was a moment’s silence, but soon there was “Ah!” He welcomed us with a bright smile. After a short conversation, I parted, saying, “I just wanted to say hello.”

At first, I was afraid of trying it out due to my introverted personality and the social atmosphere these days, but actually, it turned out to be more than I expected, and I was even more surprised. The next day, when we met again in the elevator, I was so busy with other work that I didn’t even realize I was riding with him. However, the neighbor greeted me first. Then, I realized what I didn’t know, and they warmly exchanged greetings, and naturally even spoke my name in common. At the end, we greeted each other with smiles, saying, “Let’s cook next time,” and then each went into their homes.

In this age, when care and love between neighbors are increasingly lacking, I believe that the language of motherly love is the key to instill love and ultimately convey happiness. By practicing the language of love, both myself and my neighbor were able to see each other’s smiles and feel a small happiness in them.

The words of a Mother’s love are like a compass, helping us discover the happiness that already exists all around us. I hope that you will continue to practice the language of Mother’s love with your neighbors, and that your small actions will become the butterfly effect, spreading the language of love in our community.

Hello ☺️ Have a good day! I’ll cheer for you