Tools to foster deeper sharing and grow more authentic community.

By featured writer, Alisa Sow

In this blog, we’ll explore tools you can apply immediately to help you foster deeper sharing and more authentic community. Life gets richer when we work to invite each other to shine brighter. Enjoy!

Many of us that have tuned into a deeper vibration to align more deeply with our true purpose. We have been guided to listen more closely to our inner wisdom. This can lead us to step away from the norms of what we have been told is valuable (for example, get a “good” job and then spend the weekend zoning out) and are choosing new ways to be and relate that actually feed our true selves (i.e. taking time to tune in and reflect). We may be opting to spend more time in nature or listening to podcasts that make us think in new ways.

As we make these life shifts, we may notice impacts to our relationships. For example, we may no longer want to hang out with people who don’t match our “vibe.” Friends that we used to enjoy are now left by the wayside because they feel like too much work to keep up. And this can leave a void.

We wonder, “where are our people?”

We are evolving what we want on this new part of our journey. We may crave camaraderie with people who “get” us. We are eager to talk about how the universe loves us, and what steps we’re taking to build lives that matter. We yearn to share these ideas deeply and be fully heard and acknowledged. This supports us in feeling less alone and more connected.

So how do we, as consciously awakening souls, build connections that truly light us up and feel nourishing - rather than those that are an energy suck?

Dig beneath the surface

Building new relationships that nourish our inner beings requires learning a new set of tools. For example, we may not have experience with building the safety required to get to talk beneath the surface.

Do you have a way to explore questions past “what do you do for a living?” and get to “what do you do to grow your life?”
Are you able to move past talking about polarities in politics and discuss larger collective issues such as minimizing ecological collapse?

There are ways to nurture open dialogue with diverse opinions and views. We can disagree while still honoring the unique magic and wisdom within each other.

Create the space for deeper connection

This past weekend, I was honored to lead 12 lightworkers, healers, and empaths on an Intentional Hike here in Northern California. While most of the participants were initially “strangers”, by the end of the hike we had fostered a deeper level of trust, finding a path of heart together. This will likely carry over into new friendships, connections, and magic.

Note: you can read the longer version of this article here for more detail on how we implemented these steps, which can spark even more insights for your own gatherings!

So how did we do this?

1. Start with Intention

Setting intentions early is important. This invites a level of clarity and alignment that people then can tap into throughout the event. It also calls in all the supportive energies in the universe to help you have the experience you intend.

2. Everyone has a voice

When leading groups, I have found that starting with an exercise where everyone has a voice and can be heard authentically is a powerful way to foster inclusion, deep listening, and trust.

You can start with an icebreaker, for example, that asks a question related to the focus of the event. The host or leader can then ensure a deepening of the conversation by starting with a vulnerable share that models the type of answer that you want.

3. Connect with something larger

As humans, we may feel like we are the most important species around. However, we are part of an interconnected web of life that we can learn from. We often feel separate from each other, as we may live in an individual homes and drive a separate car. In reality, we are all very interdependent.

Consider that if you go to a grocery store for an apple, you are dependent on the farmer who watered the orchard, the trucker who loaded the fruit, and the grocery worker who stocked the shelf. We are not islands, and we truly do need each other.

How do you align with the world around you?
Do you pay attention to the bluebird that flies nearby reminding you to slow down and take in the moment?
Or are you so busy tracking your mental thoughts that you don’t even notice the larger life unfolding around you?

We can receive important messages – for ourselves and for our connections – by simply being present and opening to our interconnectedness.

Final thoughts

It can be scary to build lives more aligned with our deeper knowing and truths. Fostering connections with those on a similar path of growth can make the path less lonely and more joyful. Consider leveraging the tools above to help you create your own authentic tribe. Together we are so much stronger!

About me

I am a writer, coach, mentor, and guide for mission-driven people who want to bring their “Big-Ass” visions to life! I am a “Life Path Maverick” having reinvented my own life many times to align with my soul’s calling. From this wealth of lived experience, I crafted a step by step approach to empower you to bring your amazing gifts and magic to life.

I work with lightworkers, empaths, visionaries, and both current and aspiring spiritual entrepreneurs to help clarify your vision and map your path to infinite success. Schedule your Clarity Call so we can chat about your own goals, vision, and next steps. I look forward to helping you grow your own magic!

Blessings,

Alisa Sow