Let’s talk about community

The people we surround ourselves with can have a huge impact on our lives in general, especially when we are working on personal growth or specific goals.

Existing in community is a powerful and natural part of the human experience. We are not designed to human alone. Communities are a primary way that we share stories, relate to each other, find belonging, learn, have experiences, and build bonds. It’s where we develop our values, priorities, norms, and goals. It’s how we gather resources and meet our physical and emotional needs, including safety and survival.

Being part of a community is essential to a thriving human experience. Without a sense of connection that comes from communing with others, we are often sicker, struggle more in life, and die earlier! 

A 2021 Harvard study shows that around 36% of Americans experience a sense of “serious loneliness”. That jumps to 51% for mothers with young children and to 61% for...