Integration 11 | Social Connection

Humans evolved to be social creatures and to live in tribes. No one can lead a flourishing life alone. Good relationships and experiencing social connections are some of the most necessary and important aspects of the good life. Even the simple act of talking to strangers on the street or in line boosts our mood and sense of belonging more than we expect.

Your Integration is to strengthen or forge or a new social connection each day this week. There are three key levels to social connection:

• Intimate relationships: Partners that that you can trust and confide in emotionally
• Social friends: Companions that you socialize with, support, and with whom you can forge quality connections
• Communities: Collective networks or groups, such as parishes, sports teams, or book clubs, with common purpose or interests

Try to strengthen or connect with each of these types of relationships this week! You need healthy connections in all three areas for a good life.

As an extension, you can try out the vulnerability questions with a friend.

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