How often do we ignore each other in our own communities? How often do we pass by each other on the street and say nothing? Why do we constantly miss opportunities to connect with our neighbors?
The disease of distancing ourselves from each other is the slow death of civility and community. The cure is simple and painless. It begins by just saying hello.
In a time when we are becoming more fractured as a society and alienated from each other as a result, this short article from GOOD.IS is something we should all take to heart. Then the healing can begin. The article covers five ways to start....
1. Say "Hi"
2. Spruce up your outdoor space, and spend time there
3. Practice common courtesies
4. Hang out in your neighborhood, and shop locally
5. Get involved with your neighborhood in a formalized way
Read the article. It's short and the advice is timely.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
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