BUILDING A HEALTHY COMMUNITY.

You know the quote, "You're the average of the five people spend the most time with”? No lie, you are the best mirror of your environment and therefore your community.

So, why not invest in your community like you would invest in your environment? If you will not go where you're appreciated then why spend any time with those who don't make you feel your best?

/kəˈmjuːnɪti/

The condition of sharing or having certain attitudes and interests in common.

While a healthy community will look different for everyone because we all want different outcomes at different stages in our lives, there are pillars that guide all communities. These are four pillars I believe are important for any sub-community to be progressive.

A SENSE OF SECURITY.

Everyone deserves to feel safe, we all deserve to have safe spaces in and with others. A community must have people who can assist us in feeling a sense of safety in our lives, a sense of comfort.

While this is wholly important, its as important to ensure that our people do not become emotional dumpsters.

☆ Remember to provide a sense of security for those who are in your community as well.

CONNECTION.

Human connection is most important in communities and this connection is the foundation of all else that is found in any community, like belonging. Our human ability to connect and share empathy with others is a core strength that heightens our survival.

OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH.

Communities can be both safe spaces and spaces that provide a challenge to one's development. We can expect comfort and solace in the same people that we ask career/business advice from.

It is important to build a community that can challenge you into a better you, an improved, more confident, more smart, more loving and more compassionate version of you.

DIVERSITY.

Diversify your community! Different people will serve a different purpose in your life, so open yourself to meeting many different people from those you're used to. Not all of these people have to be very close, but they can all stick around to teach you something and they all have value. However, be fluid, allow for people to come and go in accordance to their role in your life - practice detachment.

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The world is full of people, it may take a while to find yours but when you do it will be glorious, but if you've found them already - shower them with gratitude, connection and security.

Thank you for reading this far, enjoy the rest of your Sunday.

Luxe Ledi.

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