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Perhaps the idea of creating or finding a community can feel daunting and overwhelming. It\u2019s a word or an idea that might bring to the imagination a group of like-minded people gathering together in one space, but community can look and be anything that resonates with you. Let\u2019s look at the 3 E\u2019s of community: explore, engage, and exchange and examine how these pillars can support one another to ultimately cultivate more meaningful relationships and connections.<\/span><\/p>\n Explore<\/b>: You might already have a community that you are actively involved in and has a particular structure or shape to it. Perhaps it\u2019s a monthly book club or a weekly knitting circle. Maybe your community looks like a group of friends coming together for Sunday brunch. The beauty of a community is that we can have more than one. There is no set amount for how communities we can be a part of. When we explore interests, passions, and spaces that we want to be more actively involved in (even on the short term), then our choices become more expansive. Exploring can look like joining a yoga retreat, volunteering at an animal shelter, or even a curated dinner party. When we explore something new even if it’s a part of being an ephemeral community like an art opening or a concert, we are still opening up ourselves to meeting new people and having connections.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/h4>\n
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