Accomplishing Community. (3 Imperfect Tips)
We often express how important community is or that we want community. Yet, we seem to struggle to do what it takes to actually build it. You see, community isn't just formed over night, it is a long and sometimes grueling process. As kids, our community was formed because of common interests or placements (school, church, etc). But as an adult, it seems to be a bit more of a challenge because of time, distance, or season of life. So, how is community re-built as an adult? Below are 3 ways that I think might help but are still being workshopped ;) 1. Community takes time . Some routes happen to be easier than others and I don't know why. But if you want good, solid community, then it's going to take some time. You might have to be willing to live in the discomfort of loneliness for a season (easier said than done). But don't give up. We often times expect that we are going to show up to one thing, one time, and magically feel at home or find long-lasting friend...