A new era for community

Feeling alone or lost is part of what makes us human. As conscious beings, hardwired to find connection, it’s a feeling or emotion that will come up throughout our lives, regardless of where we are in our journey. 

We know that finding meaningful connections contributes to a happier, healthier life, but social connection doesn’t necessarily mean being physically present, as the CDC puts it “connectedness is the degree to which an individual or group is socially close, interrelated, or shares resources with other individuals or groups.” 

Reflecting back, a big part of my journey has been about trying to find my tribe. A place where I feel safe to show up as my authentic self - willing to be seen, heard, and to connect to others in a deep and meaningful way. It took me a long time to realise that the first step to finding my tribe was to find myself. How could I be vulnerable and share my unique passions with others, if I didn’t really know who I was?

Philosopher Parker Palmer wrote,

“Only as we are in communion within ourselves can we be in community with others."

So, I embarked on a journey inwards. I spent time discovering my values, thinking about what has to be a part of my life for me to be authentically me. I discovered what I loved and I can now tell you what I want, what I really, really want (only the oldies in the room will get that musical reference!) I learnt how to be kind to myself. To own my humanness with compassion. To slow down. And to let go of toxic people and relationships. 

What I learned through this process is that the closer I got to myself, the more disconnected I felt from others. The groups and clubs I joined, social media I consumed, hobbies that I had previously adored, didn’t fit the version that I was becoming. I found myself being energetically drained by gossiping, competitiveness and judgment. The pretense that everything was perfect felt suffocating. These spaces didn’t reflect my lived experience and left me feeling inadequate, more alone and less connected than when I started the journey to finding my tribe. 

Coming up empty; I decided to build my own community. 

intogreat’s community is a space for everyone. Focused on education, inclusivity, kindness, authenticity and friendship, it’s a place where you can grow. 

intogreat is a place for you to experiment with the person you want to be. A place where you not only feel safe but where you also feel like anything is possible for your life.

Imagine a group of diverse people coming together to share wisdom and lived experiences, without shame or judgment, and in return learning about a multitude of unique perspectives. Inspiring one another through positive stories and experiences from a place of deep care and compassion. That is intogreat. 

I invite you to be a part of a community that the world needs. One that will support you in taking tiny steps towards greatness, in a way that works for you. If you feel called to this invitation, please join our community, follow us on social media, or sign up for our newsletter. 

We are on the precipice of greatness, and I look forward to growing with you.