Belong: Find Your People, Create Community, and Live a More Connected Life

separates. Judgment disapproves. Perfectionism nitpicks. They are often responsible for our anxiety. They condition us to judge everything we think and do. They whisper to us . . .

define [be•long•ing] as: a feeling of deep relatedness and acceptance; a feeling of “I would rather be here than anywhere else.”

I define [com•mu•ni•ty] as: a group of three or more people with whom you share similar values and interests and

To be human is to belong. We were literally born in community, attached to someone else.

Plot Your History. Use this page to list all the cities you’ve lived in, the schools you’ve attended, the jobs you’ve had, the relationships you’ve been in, even the smaller life moments that only you remember. Add musical artists and albums that changed your life, movies that you’ve seen ten times, books you’ve reread. Include people who have had

All communities and relationships evolve and change. When you sense it happening, rather than thinking, ‘This isn’t what it used to be,’ consider this: It’s never supposed to be what ‘it used to be’! Everything evolves, including communities and relationships, and it’s a beautiful thing! Let’s learn to embrace that!”

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Communities are built, person by person, through thoughtful design and authentic, energetic connection points.

It’s a feeling of home, of “I can exhale here and be fully myself with no judgment or insecurity.” Belonging is about shared values and responsibility, and the desire to participate in making your community better. It’s about taking pride, showing up, and offering your unique gifts to others. You can’t belong if you only take.

where you experience a sense of belonging.