Invitational education is based on the premise that we will constantly be thinking of how to be more inviting with others. However, perhaps we also need to stop and think about how much we really want to be invitational in certain circumstances. To be inviting requires commitment.  Sometimes it is good to stop and ask ourselves the fundamental question: "How much am I willing to commit to this invitation?"

An invitation without the genuine commitment required may lead to a situation that is unintentionally disinviting. Before you give an invitation be clear with yourself. How much am I really prepared to invest in my commitment to this person? How much of my time, energy and resources am I prepared to give? What will be expected of me if I extend this invitation?

Ask yourself these questions before you ‘invite’ another person:

• How do I really feel about making this commitment?
• What will it mean for me if I make this commitment?