How to build a village
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How to build a village
Following are ten foolproof ways to nurture your community that have served me.
- be present and listen
- take initiative and be accountable
- eat together: communal dinner with questions prepped ahead of time
- give gifts
- inspire fun, play, and adventure
- design spaces for belonging: “Designing intentional spaces is at the root of belonging. It’s the physical
Radha Agrawal • Home - BELONG: Find Your People, Create Community, and Live a More Connected Life
a community is defined not by common interests or physical space, but as “a group of people who share mutual concern for one another”. It’s the difference between someone you feel you could call on for help in the event of a 3am plumbing emergency, versus “someone you technically ate pizza with” once.
Elle Hunt • I want community – but am I prepared to put the work in?
a community of friends and neighbors that provide both safety net and spring board—support when things are hard, and celebration when things are especially good. We, in turn, provide those things for them.