Fantastic post, Jay! I knew you would love the visit to Jupiter. It is always a magical experience when you are surrounded by passionate like-minded people talking about writerly things. The story about your grandfather made my smile fill the room... You need to add that to one of your novels. ❤️
I can very much relate to this. In a new city, still seems new. Retired from the band where I shared that community, finding here on the other side has been difficult. Something to work on.
I've moved a lot in my life; building new community requires patience and also effort. Keep showing up, and eventually it will click. And sometimes going to whatever the next event is on meetup.com is the way. Friends appear in the unlikeliest of places!
Great post Jay! Lately, I’ve been thinking how to build new community that is fully face to face. vulnerability is the most human interaction we can experience with each other
You are the bomb diggity brother. Community, whatever form it takes, is key. Your people are the poured and set foundation that allows you to stand tall and do the thing. Keep going the thing. 🩷
Fantastic post, Jay! I knew you would love the visit to Jupiter. It is always a magical experience when you are surrounded by passionate like-minded people talking about writerly things. The story about your grandfather made my smile fill the room... You need to add that to one of your novels. ❤️
Thanks, Lori. I knew I was missing out and after my trip to Jupiter, my cup was overflowing. Hope we can travel back to Jupiter together soon.
I can very much relate to this. In a new city, still seems new. Retired from the band where I shared that community, finding here on the other side has been difficult. Something to work on.
The new community I will require is on my mind frequently. In a few years, I will need a new one post-retirement and post-move to a new (old) city.
I've moved a lot in my life; building new community requires patience and also effort. Keep showing up, and eventually it will click. And sometimes going to whatever the next event is on meetup.com is the way. Friends appear in the unlikeliest of places!
So glad to have you in my player's box. And I can't wait to see what galaxies you explore next.
Great post Jay! Lately, I’ve been thinking how to build new community that is fully face to face. vulnerability is the most human interaction we can experience with each other
Yes, this is a such a thoughtful take on the power of community. Your story about the minyan was an especially nice tie-in.
Loved the “can’t do it alone”. Thanks for the memory of the minyan and the man whom helped make it happen.
You are the bomb diggity brother. Community, whatever form it takes, is key. Your people are the poured and set foundation that allows you to stand tall and do the thing. Keep going the thing. 🩷