Togetherness happens to be a state or feeling of closeness and happiness among people who are together as friends, colleagues, or family members. It is a unique bond between two or more people that ignites joy and happiness and also creates memories. It is not just about spending time together, it's about making each moment spent together feel like a complete life.
Building a sense of community requires time and effort. Community is a group of people living in the same geographical area and having a particular interest in common. Being aware of what is happening in your community allows you to engage in conversation and initiatives that matter to you.
Creating a sense of community is one of the things that can take your neighborhood to another level. It makes you feel welcomed and safe in that community and also a more enjoyable place to live. In this life, whatever energy you put out, you will also get it back. The way you treat people around you determines the response you will get from them. Treat your neighbors with love and respect and it will instantly create a feeling of love and communion.
Creating a strong sense of community is not just about connecting with people who live around you. Participating in community improvement projects or events, meeting new people, interacting, and supporting each other to help your community look its best.
FESTIVALS
Festivals are cultural events that brings people together to celebrate and enjoy different forms of artistic expression, music and food. It is also used to promote a specific culture. During this period, people from that community, both old and young, come together for that special occasion, and others who are not around travel back to their hometowns to join the celebration. By so doing, they meet different people and make new friends.
Some people only visit their hometown once or twice a year, but during this festive period, more especially Christmas, they tend to visit their home to unite with their family and friends.
COMMUNITY EVENT
A community event is a gathering that brings people together to foster connection or address a common issue. During the event, you get to meet your neighbors and other people from that community whom you haven't met before. This type of event usually helps create a strong relationship among members of that society.
CHURCH ACTIVITIES
Church activities can be an excellent way of bringing people together to share in the love of Christ. In our different churches, we have different groups that consist of people from different backgrounds who come together for a purpose. They interact with each other and tackle any issues or problems that come to them.
There are many challenges facing togetherness in today's world.
RELIGIOUS DIFFERENCE
Religious differences are one of the challenges to togetherness. All religions have their accepted beliefs that followers must accept without question. Religious extremism can contribute to conflict escalation, and when this happens, people will go their separate ways.
DISTANCE
Distance is also another challenge to togetherness. Although technology has made it easier for us in the sense that we can video call our family and friends but there is this strong bond that connects people when they see each other physically.
LANGUAGE BARRIER
This usually occurs when two or more people who speak different languages cannot understand each other, and there is a communication breakdown. In a situation like this, it will be difficult to come together because they don't understand each other's language.
CONFLICT
Conflict is a serious disagreement or argument between two or more people about something important. When people are in conflict, it creates boundaries between them, and this will hinder their communication and relationship, creating a gap in their togetherness.
In Nigeria recently, a lot of people are going through difficult times. Some fall into depression in the process of thinking, which leads many to commit suicide. There are so many ways by which we can support each other during tough times.
• Some people find it difficult to open up and talk about what is bothering them. To such people, offering them a safe place where they will feel comfortable to open up will go a long way.
• Take time to listen to his or her stories, thoughts, and feelings and provide an unbiased opinion without being too critical or judgemental.
• Keeping in touch with them is another way to support someone going through tough times. Visit them regularly so that they can have someone to talk to and not be alone to think about their problems.
• Encourage them to maintain that routine that brings good memories to them. This will help them get better quickly.
• If there is a way you can lend your help, do not hesitate to do so. Ask them what they want you to do for them. So doing, it will give them a chance to share their wants with you without feeling pressured to take anything from you.
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