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Wendi's avatar

Find your people! The older I get the more I believe that community is what helps us hold it together!

JP Bristol's avatar

I have noticed that too, Wendi. Community does not remove the weight, but it makes the weight survivable.

Thank you for your comment.

Julie Neches's avatar

Important to have a pack!

JP Bristol's avatar

It really is Julie. Doing this alone sounds strong, but it wears you down fast. Thank you for your comment.

Brenda's avatar

This is so good and resonated as I was just thinking about our great need for community this morning.

JP Bristol's avatar

Thank you, Brenda. That quiet pull toward community usually shows up before we admit we need it. I ignored that signal for a long time.

Thank you for your comment.

Kristina Ray's avatar

Thank you for this reminder!

JP Bristol's avatar

You’re welcome Kristina and thank you for your comment.

Charles Wood's avatar

Thanks for this, JP! I think this is particularly applicable to writers since writing is often done in solitude, but it's difficult to write relevant stories/articles without venturing into public now and then. Joining groups of folks who share similar interests and/or goals is important.

JP Bristol's avatar

You're welcome Charles. I totally agree. Joining groups of folks who share similar interests has been game changing for me. Thanks for the read and leaving your comment.

Ken Hyra 🇨🇦's avatar

Excellent post!!!

JP Bristol's avatar

Thanks Ken, appreciate the read.

Bill Kirst's avatar

Absolutely love this. An essential reminder. 🙏🏻❤️‍🩹

JP Bristol's avatar

Thanks Bill, really appreciate that. 🙏🏻