Contest; Bringing Us Together

Greetings everyone,

It's my pleasure to be here in this great community.

I want to say a big thanks to @sahmie for organizing this interesting contest.
It is an awesome contest and I will love to participate in it.

What does togetherness mean to you?

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Togetherness means the state of being in absolute peace with one another. It is state whereby a family, relationship, community or nation are united, connected and are living in harmony which often fosters mutual support and love among them.

Togetherness encompasses provision of both physical, mental and financial support, maintenance of trust, honest and effective communication, sharing of life experiences and feelings, spending quality time together etc. This and many more are what enhances togetherness.

How can we create a stronger sense of community in our lives?

How we can create stronger sense of community in our lives include;

• Practice active listening and show empathy to people around.

• Join groups that is aligned with your interest and participate actively in such groups.

• Do some charity and volunteering work in any aspect of life you can.

• Hosting of cultural celebrations and events is another way create sense of community.

• Always be in attendance and contribute when necessary in community gatherings.

• Promotion of equality is crucial.

• Set collective goals and visions that are attainable etc.

What activities do you think bring people closer together?

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There are a lot of activities that can bring people closer together, but the few I will love to mention are:

• Festivals and cultural celebrations.

• Group Hangout such as hiking, sports activities etc

• Going for voluntary work in group.

• Organizing different language and culture programs is another way to bring people together.

• Meaningful and heart to heart dialogue.

What are some challenges to togetherness in today’s world?

• Different ideologies and opinions.

• Limited face to face interaction because of the negative effects of social media addiction.

• High rate of isolation.

• Unequal access to technology in a technological era.

• Language differences as a barrier to effective communication.

*Lack of proper management of shared resources and conflicts.

• Prioritization of individual goals over general and collective well-being.

How can we support each other during tough times?

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Here are ways in which we can be of support to each other in tough times:

• Words of encouragement and comfort to those in touch time.

• Financial, emotional, spiritual and mental assistance.

• Listen actively without being judgemental.

• Be understanding and show some level of empathy.

• Encourage social connection and ensure little or no isolation.

• Share inspirational stories, give words of affirmation and if possible write letters as well.

Validation of feelings and personal experiences are very vital when it comes to giving support.

Finally,,, If we practice the habit of togetherness by being united and connected to each other, the world would become a better and save place to live in.

Thank you all for reading through my post🙏🙏

I Will love to invite jyoti-thelight, @shravana, @pandora2010 and @goodybest to participate in this contest.

Warmest regards, @owulama🤍🤍