I live in a Christian community focused on in-common living.
Community requires commitment to stick things through. Having a common vision is important. More important is having the commitment to sticking with it, and relationship tools to help keep friendships intact in tough times.
Some key tools:
-right speech: no gossip, slander, or negative humor
-forgiveness: saying I’m sorry when offending or harming someone, and having real forgiveness
-making agreements: specific commitments that, when times are tough or good, the group can rally around.
Community requires commitment to stick things through. Having a common vision is important. More important is having the commitment to sticking with it, and relationship tools to help keep friendships intact in tough times.
Some key tools:
-right speech: no gossip, slander, or negative humor
-forgiveness: saying I’m sorry when offending or harming someone, and having real forgiveness
-making agreements: specific commitments that, when times are tough or good, the group can rally around.