Key Characteristics of a Healing Community
Community, to me, means a group where I feel a sense of belonging, it’s members are genuinely supportive, and include individuals who are of a like-minded perspective. In a healing community, there are several other characteristics that are particularly important as well, to foster the cohesion that “community” implies and to provide the environment that nurtures the personal growth desired. These include:
- Safe space that is cultivated and maintained. In a safe space, trust is fostered to encourage open participation, mutual support, and even vulnerability. This also implies actively maintaining the container as a non-judgement zone.
- Gathering for a particular purpose, objective, or outcome. There is nothing more powerful than a group of participants or contributors applying their focused energy to a common cause. When this principle is applied to a healing journey, the group energy amplifies the benefits and accelerates everyone’s progress. The common goal can also provide a platform to celebrate each other’s efforts and breakthroughs.
- Open communication and self-expression. Personal growth and exploring one’s Inner World is very vulnerable for most. For those who are just starting out and who don’t know what to expect, it can also be a bit scary. Having a willingness to be open among others allows for mutual support, encouragement and sharing of each other’s experiences.
The Need for True Community
In all of the groups that I have been a part of, precious few have really been supportive or held an actual sense of “community” as described above. In these experiences, it was apparently enough to be a group in order to be called “community”. Today, more than ever, we need it to be more. I believe it is imperative that like-minded women come together to support each other and to foster change in the world. There are many ways to do so both personally and through our businesses. In her article in Women Thrive Magazine, Kirsty Carden observes how women in business can create global impact and change lives. When our hearts are leading the way, anything is possible. She states, “By investing in our development [as women business owners], we equip ourselves with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to lead with purpose and create real change.”
Creating and maintaining Community takes personal leadership, a willingness to show up for others, and being the example of strength – or vulnerability- when needed. For many solopreneurs in the personal growth and healing space, this is easier said than done – the “witch wound” runs deep in our collective psyche as does the competitiveness and judgement that would tear down others to get ahead. There is a better way – to embody a conscious leadership mindset where “both the community and the environment are considered important [business] stakeholders. To achieve that, we need compelling leaders to role model what the future can look like if we have the courage to change.”
What’s holding you back from your highest Calling Soul Expression? Take this as a call to action to Be the Change you want to see in the world! Together, in community, we can make it happen!
About the Author
Name: Shelli Roberts
Professional Title: Life Alchemist, Energy Healer, Speaker, Author
Bio: Shelli Roberts is a Life Alchemist, Energy Healer, Author, and Speaker. She is a faculty member of the Inspired Living University, has been a guest featured on multiple spiritual and healing podcasts, and holds multiple certifications in coaching and energy healing modalities. Her passion and Calling is to guide awakened souls to experiencing their most joyful expression of life and in their Soul-full business through Soul-self-awareness and healing the inner dimensions so your outer expression shines radiantly!
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