Finding Your Community: The Power of Showing Up.
When I think about the way most of my friendships all started, they all began from a common place - school, a sporting team, a gym, workshops, work, even online. They all began from simply showing up, day after day, over time.
You could say school and work forces you to show up & in a way they do - the choice isn't entirely ours. But the principle remains the same: when you consistently return to the same space, you inevitably build a sense of community. No matter how big or small, connection happens through presence.
Often when we think of community, we think of something large - an organisation, a social club, a neighbourhood initiative. But community isn't defined by scale; it's defined by impact. Call it a tribe, a wolf pack, a group, call it what you like - it remains the same, it's offers a deep sense of belonging.
Finding a sense of belonging doesn't happen by change - it's cultivated with intention.
The Importance of Repetition in Building Community.
We often assume that finding our people happens in a single moment - a perfect conversation, an instant spark. But real community forms over time, through shared experiences and repeated interactions. When you commit to frequenting the same spaces, you allow relationships to grow naturally. Whether it's a weekly yoga class, a favourite farmers market, a group fitness class, sports team or a cozy café, familiarity breeds connection
Where to Begin: Find The Right Spaces
To find your community, start by asking yourself:
What spaces feel nourishing to me?
Where do I feel most like myself?
What activities light me up?
The answers will guide you to places where like-minded individuals gather. Whether it's a workshop specific to your interests, a book club, a local butcher, even your local grocery store the key is to immerse yourself in environments that align with you.
The Power of Presence: How Showing Up Creates Belonging
Once you've found spaces that resonate with you, the next step is simple. Keep showing up. When you become a familiar face, connections begin to form effortlessly. A shared smile, a passing conversations or a nod of recognition - these small moments build into something meaningful.
And the good news: you're not alone. Everyone else there feels the same way as you - especially those showing up solo.
Over time, those shared moments turn into friendships and those spaces start to feel like home.
Your Community is Waiting
Community isn't something you just happen to find, you certainly won't find it sitting in your house alone (don't worry sometimes I used to wish this was the case too) - Community is something you nurture, intentionally.
By showing up consistently to places that feel aligned and true to you, you create the opportunity for connection to flourish.
So where will you start? What space will you return to this week?
For me, I'll keep showing up to my hot yoga classes, same time each week, knowing that with time, intention and a little effort, I'll attract the people who are waiting to meet me - just like I'm waiting to meet them.
