It always feels good to be invited! You may have been invited to a Christmas party at work or school or even to a neighbor’s home. On the other hand, if we haven’t been invited to a special occasion like this, it can also be discouraging. We can all think of times when we didn’tfeel included, invited, or welcomed. If you happen to be the one throwing a party this year, there is also the pressure of figuring out whoyou are going to invite. You may not get along personally with someone that you know you should invite. On the other hand, you may not want to attend a party where that difficult person is certainto be present. Of course, simply because we get an invitation does not mean we