Find your community 🤝

This week’s prompts are inspired by The Power of Ritual by Casper ter Kuile and how the landscape of connection has shifted over time.

Ter Kuile discusses the decline of religion and the rise of the "nones"—those who select "none of the above" when asked about their religious identity. 

A century ago, most Americans could easily identify with a specific religion. Today, many of us hold multiple or no identities at all. This change raises an important question: where do we find community?

“While our culture often lifts up the importance of self-care, we’re desperately in need of community care”, says Ter Kuile.

Without community, we feel isolated.

The good news is that communities still surround us even without the influence of religion—they just look different. They may take the form of CrossFit gyms, book clubs, sewing circles, or running groups.

Regardless of their appearance, it’s important to remember that community and connection aren't luxuries; they're essential to our well-being.

Happy journaling,

Kelsey

Most journal prompts you’ll find here draw inspiration from the books I’m reading. Below, you’ll find the books and weekly themes so you can read ahead if you’d like. Reading isn’t necessary—it's simply an option if a particular theme sparks your curiosity and you'd like to dive deeper. 

Here’s the schedule:

• Week of January 13th - Theme: Creating rituals. Book: The Power of Ritual

• Week of January 20th - Theme: Connecting & communication. Book: Nonviolent Communication

• Week of January 27th - Theme: Finding purpose. Book: Man’s Search for Meaning

• Week of February 3rd - Theme: Tools for Life. Book: Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?

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