Community in July
Thank you to Dr Robert Clarke, Chiropractor at Elan Family Wellness Centre in Bowness, for this article on Community. Dr Rob practises Network Spinal Care and 12 Stages of Healing Somato Respiratory Integration.
Human nature craves community. For some it’s a small intimate circle of friends, for others it’s a large group of friends, coworkers, relatives and the people connected to them. Regardless of size it is an essential element in our health and happiness.
There are books and seminars on building community, but really it’s as simple as, talking to your neighbors, calling a friend or cashier at your grocery store. It’s about reaching out. A fun way to engage is having a potluck; it used to be the way people connected in the past, sharing food, conversation and helping each other. In our modern times we are almost too independent, in the past we had to help each other to survive. Now it is essential for us to thrive. Our successes are better when shared; our burdens are lessened when we ask for help. Get out and walk through your neighborhood, most of us drive too much, that can isolate us. Walking makes it easier to meet people, see the needs of where you live. Maybe there are a lot of moms in your neighborhood, or seniors that would benefit from getting together. Maybe you notice lots of trash in your local park and you organize a clean up, followed by a picnic. Or it’s a hot summer day and you have a few friends over for cool drinks in your yard. The key is act more socially. There is no magic formula, everyone is looking for more connection whether they know it or not, its human nature. Not all connections are friendships some are just people you know, this is very helpful because you can then connect people who might do work together, or hike together or share a babysitter. We never know what and how your community may develop; the key is actively engage with those around you.
Let go of how it should look and allow community to develop organically.
~Dr Rob
Human nature craves community. For some it’s a small intimate circle of friends, for others it’s a large group of friends, coworkers, relatives and the people connected to them. Regardless of size it is an essential element in our health and happiness.
There are books and seminars on building community, but really it’s as simple as, talking to your neighbors, calling a friend or cashier at your grocery store. It’s about reaching out. A fun way to engage is having a potluck; it used to be the way people connected in the past, sharing food, conversation and helping each other. In our modern times we are almost too independent, in the past we had to help each other to survive. Now it is essential for us to thrive. Our successes are better when shared; our burdens are lessened when we ask for help. Get out and walk through your neighborhood, most of us drive too much, that can isolate us. Walking makes it easier to meet people, see the needs of where you live. Maybe there are a lot of moms in your neighborhood, or seniors that would benefit from getting together. Maybe you notice lots of trash in your local park and you organize a clean up, followed by a picnic. Or it’s a hot summer day and you have a few friends over for cool drinks in your yard. The key is act more socially. There is no magic formula, everyone is looking for more connection whether they know it or not, its human nature. Not all connections are friendships some are just people you know, this is very helpful because you can then connect people who might do work together, or hike together or share a babysitter. We never know what and how your community may develop; the key is actively engage with those around you.
Let go of how it should look and allow community to develop organically.
~Dr Rob
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