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FINDING YOUR PLACE
"THOSE WHO HAVE A STRONG SENSE OF LOVE AND BELONGING HAVE THE COURAGE TO BE IMPERFECT."
↳ BRENE BROWN
"I LONG, AS DOES EVERY HUMAN BEING, TO BE AT HOME WHEREVER I FIND MYSELF."
↳ MAYA ANGELOU
We all crave a sense of meaning and purpose in our lives. And as human beings, one of the biggest ways we find this is to connect with 'our people'.
When we don't feel like we belong somewhere, everything is more difficult. The opposite is true too - when we experience belonging, anything feels possible.
You might find belonging in a social club or a religious group. You might find it with a group of friends you've always known, or with a new community online. There's no 'one size fits all' - but in some shape or form, we all need to find our place and our people.
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Belonging somewhere means you feel accepted as you are. You don't need to fake it or hide; you're safe and seen. Do you have a place like that?
If you don't have one yet, don't give up. There is a place like that for you, and you'll know it when you find it.
Finding the right place for you can take time. Here are some questions that may help along the way.
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Where do you feel safe?
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Where can you be you?
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Who are your people?
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How do you connect?