There is a lot of power in community! If I were to give you a definition (and I am) it would be "a social group of any size whose members reside in a specific locality, share government, and often have a common cultural and historical heritage."
This past weekend I saw a lot of community power going on: We had Porchfest for one thing.
We Bellevillians could walk, ride or bike to different houses and check out live music. My friend Ted was jamming on the bass at this hot spot. Kids, dogs, people all enjoying the sense of community.
My work community is made up mostly of women, which means lots of mothering and good food. If you want to grow Community somewhere, start feeding people!
The Social Club board is highly focused around eating- chilli fest and potlucks but there is always fun to be had, like Halloween Bingo (for Sue, our longstanding employee cause she loves Bingo).
In the office we have one area where plants are thriving. Someone stuck this sticky note on one of the plants:
Because we can have fun in Community and at work we need to have a good laugh every now and then.
My Church community was also connecting in a big way this weekend with a Conference and special speakers.
When a community starts to form around common ideals and goals it births a culture where people begin to feel a part of something and connected.
Finally, last night we took part in a celebration of life for my brother in law, Wyatt, who passed away in early spring.
Friends and family gathered together for a barbecue to remember honour Wyatt's life. This community of family was there to support, encourage and strenghten.
If you find you and your TV are just not cutting it, get on out there and see what's going on in your Community. Check out events, head to church, gather your family and friends together. You will find a sense of connection and power is in the air. And, probably, some good food!
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