A Slight Change of Plans What If Finding Community Wasn't So Hard?
Oct 6, 2025
Dr. Vivek Murthy, former U.S. Surgeon General and public health advocate, dives into the challenge of loneliness and the importance of community. He shares heartwarming stories, including his father's village, highlighting social richness over material wealth. Practical tips abound, like daily outreach and the power of smiling at strangers. Murthy emphasizes limiting negative influences, engaging in advocacy, and fostering genuine connections, all while encouraging small acts of kindness to nurture a more fulfilled and connected life.
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What Community Really Means
- Community means knowing each other, helping each other, and finding purpose together.
- Dr. Vivek Murthy says small steps can rebuild that deep form of community.
Start With Five Minutes Daily
- Spend five minutes a day reaching out to someone you care about in any form you can manage.
- Be present during interactions and avoid letting your phone fragment your attention.
Use Presence To Replenish
- When you can't call someone, place yourself near other people: a café, market, or library event.
- Passive presence among strangers still nourishes connection and wellbeing.