Humans are a tribal species. We all need people to do life with—people who laugh at our lamest jokes and who can see through our poor attempts to hide when we’re hurting. We need people who know us intimately, who we ask over for dinner and who we visit in the hospital.
Whether it’s your church, your neighbors and/or your family, you likely have a community, even if you don’t stop to think about it. If that’s the case, our process will involve strengthening it by creating space for these people and nurturing these relationships. If that’s not the case, I can provide tips and suggestions for meeting people and developing those relationships.
Just like every other aspect of optimal health, building and maintaining community takes work. It requires time, vulnerability and intentionality. And just like those other elements, it’s absolutely, 100 percent worth it.