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There is beauty everywhere, to those with an appreciative mindset. This includes the wonderful things present in our local community that we may overlook or take for granted.

This ritual is about extending an appreciative mindset to your community, showing friends and neighbors that there are good things to be found right under our noses if we take the time to look. It is also a ritual that brings people together, forming and strengthening bonds.

Building community can be a key to personal wellbeing, too. When we gather with our community, we are building bonds that help us experience fun and belonging. These bonds may serve us and others when unexpected events happen, like the pandemic of 2020.

Belonging, CitizenshipDana KielNovember 2, 2021positivity, community, friendsComment

Strengths Spotting

Character strengths are things that come to us easily— things we might not even recognize as strengths because they have always been our natural way of being. Learning to recognize these strengths in ourselves and others offers a proven path to improving wellbeing and enhancing relationships.

Flourishing, Work, BelongingDana KielJanuary 23, 2021positivity, relationships, couples, parenting, self-growthComment

Birthday Rituals

Two birthday rituals for inspiring self-reflection and connection.

Belonging, Flourishing, HomeDana KielDecember 19, 2020family, relationships, friends, community, meaning, transitionsComment

"What Went Well?" Journaling

A practice from Dr. Martin Seligman, the founder of the field of Positive Psychology, to support individuals in drawing more attention to daily moments of success, pride, connection, serenity, gratitude, and joy.

Flourishing, Belonging, Resilience, WorkDana KielOctober 31, 2020gratitude, journaling, positivity, joyComment

Games to Foster Connection

4 games to foster deep and meaningful connections. These games can be played at gatherings of family, friends, coworkers, or strangers and do not require extensive materials or equipment.

Belonging, Flourishing, HomeDana KielSeptember 10, 2020games, community, teambuilding, connection, joyComment

Pre-meal Blessing

The practice of acknowledging the journey our food has taken to reach the dinner table gives us the chance to begin a meal with gratitude and mindfulness while creating an inclusive space for all guests, regardless of faith.

Belonging, Nature, Citizenship, HomeDana KielJuly 9, 2020food, eating, family, mindfulness, vitality, homeComment

Hygge Nesting

The Danish art of Hygge gives us tools to create spaces and design social environments that are cozy and nourishing to stave off seasonal depression and keep ourselves and our families in good spirits through dark times.

Flourishing, Resilience, Belonging, HomeDana KielJuly 9, 2020home, winter, family, joyComment