A lot of people think to themselves "God, I wish I had a village" while simultaneously doing absolutely nothing to build one.

Everybody wants the group chat that's popping off, the neighbors you can borrow eggs from, the friend group that always shows up… But if you want a village, you have to BE a villager first.

So I'm breaking down what it means to be a villager, and how I try to be one in my real life. (Example: by hosting my at-home Bean Water Cafe every Tuesday morning, even though I hate coffee). We're talking reach out friends vs. reached out to friends, how to show up for people without making it weird, and why asking for help is actually the most villager move you can make.

TOPICS & TANGENTS

— Why only children make the best friends (it's a theory, but I stand by it)

— The power of small plans: grocery store trips, gym walks, and 15-minute coffee dates

— Using Partiful to make literally everything feel like an event

— Why you should text people the second you think of them

— Being welcoming to everyone, even if they're technically a stranger

— The art of inviting yourself to things

POINT OF THE STORY

If you want a village, you have to be a villager. Stop waiting for community, and start building it yourself!

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