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Ep 123: Belonging
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We were camping in the mountains with a group of 20 kids and their parents, when the ground began to shake. The first things I noticed were quivering leaves on the trees around us, followed by a soft rumbling that can only mean one thing in SoCal….there’s an earthquake. The children had all kinds of reactions. Some were excited, some were curious. Some screamed and asked to be picked up. We soothed them, gathered them, and came together to find out what we could, to plan and to connect.
I’ve been in my share of earthquakes, having always lived in California. This one in particular though, is one that I will never forget. I know that the children who were there won’t either, simply because we were together. They were surrounded by adults who cared for them, processed with friends who were standing beside them, and told the story again and again with the group.
While the earthquake may have been the most dramatic moment of this camping trip, it was only a tiny example of many examples of belonging. From CEOs creating annual “Framily” traditions, to women’s groups that have lasted over a decade, I heard example after example of people creating belonging in the communities they’re a part of. This single effort, is at the heart of what drives us all.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
- How every opportunity to increase belonging starts with a single idea
- Why unique opportunities for connection strengthen communities
- Examples of long-term friendship formats
- The value of longevity in group connection
- Two questions that can increase belonging in your own life
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Chapters
1. Introduction to Belonging (00:00:00)
2. Campapalooza Planning (00:04:33)
3. Earthquake Experience (00:05:15)
4. Creating Intentional Communities (00:08:39)
5. The Magic of Being Together (00:14:24)
6. Call to Action for Belonging (00:19:00)
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