Motivation Mondays: Connection — The Cure to Loneliness Issue

In this issue:

• HOW TO CULTIVATE COMMUNITY — A Beginners’ Guide
• CONVERSATION STARTERS: — Asking Better Questions
• CADENCE & FREQUENCY: — How Often to Stay In Touch

In this issue, how do we connect and address loneliness?

It’s been a while since I’ve had time to sit down and write. I’ve been tending my IRL community—I hosted a milestone birthday in four cities with over 300 people, launched multiple companies and initiatives, and paid attention to the quality of connection and the sensation of distance in each place and at each engagement. I am completely present when I’m on the move. It is hard for me to maintain my writing routine when my energy is completely focused on gauging the connections at the physical place I’m in. I discovered the resilience of long-time friends battling illness, rejoiced in the triumphs and milestones of colleagues, and offered solace to loved ones navigating the trials of life.

What does community mean to you? For me, it’s a constant deepening.

Who do you feel in fellowship with?

Growing up in a fishing village, community came naturally to me. While I understand the increasing digitization of our daily lives…