TEN WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR
SENSE OF COMMUNITY

1. Wander around in your natural territory.
   
   
2. Learn, remember, and use names.
   
   
3. Establish regular ritual gatherings.
   
   
4. Create or search out and attend celebrations.
   
   
5. Play together.
   
   
6. The Principle of Seven - keep showing up. After approximately seven appearances, you will be considered a regular.
   
   
7. Treat every person you meet with warmth, graciousness, and openness. Welcome every person you meet as an important person.
   
   
8. Hang out with folks who share your values and interests.
   
   
9. Join or start a coterie - a small group of people who all know each other and agree to meet regularly to give each other support.
   
   
10. Participate. Get involved in the activities of your community. Take leadership responsibility to get things started.