Life Kit How to build a village
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Jan 6, 2026 
Priya Parker, a conflict resolution facilitator and author of The Art of Gathering, shares her insights on building community. She encourages hosting gatherings that excite you, like exploring local institutions to connect with neighbors. Priya emphasizes the importance of co-hosting and rotating responsibilities to ease anxiety. She suggests finding energizing activities and nurturing relationships with 'yes' friends. Mixing ages in gatherings and creating low-stakes debates fosters warmth, making community connections both meaningful and fun.
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Start By Hosting What You Love
- Host a gathering you actually want to attend and make it simple or silly.
- Invite a few people and start from an activity that excites you, like visiting a new bookshop or making a recipe.
Be A Regular At Third Places
- Become a regular at a local third place and show up consistently.
- Choose activities that match your interests so others there are also seeking community.
Kickball That Reignited Community
- A friend repeatedly talked about missing childhood kickball and finally organized a game.
- About 20 people showed up, played for two hours, and left delighted, proving simple ideas can build connection.
