Today I talk to author Shannan Martin, who wrote the book Start with Hello (And Other Simple Ways to Live as Neighbors) In this practical, compelling book, author Shannan Martin shares simple practices for living as a more open-hearted, empathetic neighbor who sees past what divides us, looks for common ground, and is rewarded with vibrant and enduring connection.

 

There are so many ways, both intentionally and unintentionally, we wall ourselves off from one another, yet we are truly better, healthier, and happier together. The good news is authentic connection can be found. Martin shares how to:

• Believe in the possibility of healthier, sturdier, more unified communities and be committed to the collective health of those at the sidelines.
• Trade feelings of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection for the security and camaraderie of living in connection with the people near them.
• Engage simple, accessible practices for living as a more open- hearted, empathetic neighbor.
• See past the headlines of division and become more curious about our shared humanity.
• Be equipped for the small, slow work of repair within a culture that often seems to have given up and experience the brighter life that comes through the persistent practice of solidarity.

 

This episode is so good!

 

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