If you ask people to define what community means to them, you’ll hear a beautiful variety of responses. For some, it’s their family or friends. For others, it might be a faith group, a football team, a Girl Scout troop, or a book club.
The truth is, community looks different to each of us. It’s shaped by our lived experiences, the cultures we’re part of, and the values we hold dear. No two definitions are the same and that’s exactly what makes the conversation so rich. In this space, we’re working toward something shared, a collective understanding of community that helps us connect more meaningfully. One definition that continues to resonate with me comes from Simon Sinek, author of Start with Why.