You’re not alone, so why does it feel like you are?

‘Am I the alien here? The only one seeing the cruelty in this world?’

‘My family comments on me being negative about the world, saying I’m too principled. It makes me feel misunderstood’.  

‘I felt like I was alone in caring so much about climate change.’

These are things clients have said to me – smart, well-connected people.

Of course they know they are not the only one. But the thing is, you can feel alone in this. And that’s a problem.

Why? Because it affects your well-being. And that affects your impact.  It can cloud your judgement. You’re more likely to take on more than your fair share of the (moral) burden.

Community is a basic human need.  It creates a space to see directly that others are concerned too, are working on it too, and to feel a sense of belonging.

But it’s not just about feeling for the sake of feeling. Sharing experiences generates fresh ideas to tackle challenges.

As Margaret Wheatley said, “whatever the problem, community is the answer”.

So, what about you? Do you seek out connection with peers – those who understand your concerns and hopes for the world? Do you feel you are part of a movement? So that you have clarity on where you pull the weight together and where you make most difference in your own, natural way.

If you want to explore this for yourself why not book a free chat with me (no obligations after).

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