In this episode of Silent Service, Will Diesel discusses the importance of real human connection in a world that often feels isolating. He emphasizes the courage to initiate connections and the principles that can help foster community, including being authentic, creating shared experiences, and maintaining contact with others. The conversation also touches on the role of faith in building relationships and the significance of presence over performance in cultivating meaningful connections.

Takeaways

• Real human connection is harder to find today.
• Most people are waiting for someone to go first.
• Small acts of courage can create community.
• People appreciate authenticity and realness.
• Shared experiences build unity among friends.
• Invitations should be simple and specific.
• Small gestures can have a big impact.
• Faith plays a role in community building.
• Presence is more important than performance.
• Everyone can cultivate the courage to connect.

Source: Deeply Human Guide to Social Circles That Make You Feel Alive Again by Ella Augustia
https://substack.com/home/post/p-160770293

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