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  1. A
    Amber Dietrich
    17 hours ago

    If you like puzzle games that test your logic and planning skills, then block blast might be perfect for you.

  2. Robin Ann
    Robin Ann
    1 week ago

    I find community where I have worked for 11 years. Being in a new home I am still trying to figure out other communities like faith communities in my area that feel right to me. My friend is part of a small yacht club community of boaters which I have gotten to know many folks too.

  3. sparrow51014
    sparrow
    1 week ago

    I’ve lived in partial isolation
    for the last 25 years or so . . .
    when my husband played in a band
    I had community with the band members and their respective husbands and wives,
    but that ended in its own time.

    I have friendly acquaintances and a very few friends,
    but they don’t interact with each other . . .
    each one fulfills something different in me,
    and I them.
    I also have what may seem strange to some,
    a community with my ex-husband, his wife, and my son . . .
    we maintain contact through texting,
    as they all live in California,
    and I enjoy that
    because they all knew me when I was young . . .
    and I have been a party to their struggles,
    as they have been to mine.

    My main and most healthy community,
    which nourishes me spiritually
    is here,
    born of the Gratefulness website.
    This space
    is my food and drink,
    and I will always be thankful to have found it,
    and to the kind and generous souls who people it . . .
    people I will probably never meet,
    but who live in my heart with great substance and meaning.
    There are some of our group who are gone,
    but they are remembered fondly
    and with much love.

    Otherwise
    my community lives in the gardens around my home
    and we interact without words . . .
    the birds nest in my trees and on my porch
    (and sometimes in the seed spreader in the garage),
    the plants and flowers and vegetables bask in the care they receive,
    rewarding me with ripe berries and greens.
    Asian stink bugs hibernate in my attic
    and leave in the spring . . .
    sometimes,
    flocks of robins or starlings stop in before migrating.
    I do occasionally expel creatures who don’t follow the rules,
    like the young woodchucks who slip into the fenced in area
    and dine of my peas, broccoli,
    and eggplants . . .
    other than that
    we have a symbiotic relationship
    and live well together.

    Praise the Universe,
    which gives us what we need . . . ♥

    1. Joseph
      Joseph McCann
      7 days ago

      Succinct, thoughtful and very generous dear Sparrow.

  4. Cathie
    Cathie
    1 week ago

    Community for me is found in so many places: family, neighborhoods, associations and groups, religious affiliations, and just about anywhere I engage with people. My life is inclusive, so the circles of community overlap and expand beyond my perception!

  5. Cathie
    Cathie
    1 week ago

    Community for me is found in so many places: family, neighborhoods, associations and groups, religious affiliations, and just about anywhere I engage with people. My life is inclusive, so the circles of community overlap and expand beyond my perception!

  6. Richard51934
    Richard
    1 week ago

    I find community in the small group that I am a part of at my church? I meet most very Wednesday with a small group at a local coffee shop. We drink coffee and share our lives..

  7. Christina Rossi75270
    Christina
    1 week ago

    I am fortunate to have a group of “local friends” that I grew up with, many of us single, older women. I had been out of touch with them and others for many years, and socializing can be a challenge because I was alone a long time.
    I also am fortunate to have a group at work. I have a different job now though I’m in the same department. It can be challenging to maintain the same contacts.

  8. Antoinette88615
    Antoinette
    1 week ago

    I’m in community with life and everyone is my brother and sister. I meet so many wonderful people all around the world. Especially when I have been so fortunate to be able to attend retreats all around the world.
    I’m very grateful for the community of humanity. We can do this together and be one together. Coexistence is heaven . 🌱🙌💓

  9. Charlie T
    Charlie T
    1 week ago

    Well, truthfully, j would like more community in my life. But I am grateful for the community’s I am part of. I have found community through bicycles, through mental health, through music, and through work. I am truly grateful to be included and part of these amazing groups of people.
    Now, there was a time, not too long ago, where I had lost touch, I receded from these life affirming people and an activities. It took some effort and some humility to re connect and re affirm my commitment to this crucial part of my life. Every day I made a list of people, and I reached out to them and told them how important they were in my life.
    How I needed them to know that I loved them and thanked them for including me, over the years.
    This reaching out continues. It takes effort and it takes me not really caring if I get a response back.
    The main part is putting myself out there. Taking that first anxiety filled step.
    And of course this community. I am so glad to have the time to contemplate and respond and read all of your thoughtful words. The wisdom here that drew me in, is still something that inspires and informs me, every day. So, thank you all. You are important to me. ❤️🙏

    1. sparrow51014
      sparrow
      1 week ago

      I too,
      feel the lack of community sometimes,
      dear Charlie,
      being shy and awkward around groups of people.
      Maybe like you,
      I should make the effort
      and put myself out there too.
      Thank you for the encouragement. ♥

  10. Carol Ann Conner
    Carol Ann Conner
    1 week ago

    I have found community on my daily walks and in my neighborhood; the beautiful people here at gratefulness.org, the coffee club at the Council on Aging, the Council on Aging lunch site. I also think of community when I deal with the self-talk in my head! There are some profound personalities there! I do my best to make them a cooperative community!

  11. D
    Drea
    1 week ago

    Around gratefulness, emotional healing, spiritual growth, endurance sports, stewardship/volunteering … it’s almost like anything I desire to do in life, there’s a community for that! Pretty cool.

    1. Charlie T
      Charlie T
      1 week ago

      Yup. Desire and passion are so important.

  12. Carla
    Carla
    1 week ago

    I have several clusters of people I have found and experience community in. Some are of a spirituality nature, and others are for outings, plays, etc. I experience community here too, online. Many engaging in listening and dialoguing with each other. This is a Gift! Happy weekend!🍁☮️

  13. Yram
    Yram
    1 week ago

    I have several groups that nourish me and make me feel welcomed and part of a whole.

  14. Ngoc Nguyen
    Ngoc Nguyen
    1 week ago

    Of course, my school – North Hennepin Community College. It’s not only a place where I learn and develop skills for my career, but also where I’ve found a truly supportive community. Students help and support one another. Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend, go out and enjoy your local fall colors! 🍁

    1. L
      Loc Tran
      1 week ago

      My Ngoc, I remember my college days and before. There were many communities.

  15. Jenifer
    Jenifer
    1 week ago

    Here on this website, in AA, with my meditation group, and with my dance community 💗 And for that, I am grateful 🙏🏽

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