Thrival Kit: Together We Stand
Energize. Nourish. Awaken.
September’s Thrival Kit includes a song to shake it out to, a recipe for our delicious pear-apple sauce, and a heart-centered visualization. Read to the end to find all the resources!
“Together we can do great things.”
- Mother Teresa
We came into this world as triplets with deep Italian roots, so bringing inspired community together has been our passion quite literally since the womb! We have been inspired to create community wherever we go, through our work in our restaurants, gathering places, events, retreats, and movement medicine classes.
We can feel that community is important, but why is that the case, why does it seem so hard to connect sometimes, and what are the consequences of living life without community?
It’s no secret that there is brokenness in our world - leaders promoting division, ongoing wars, fearmongering, and plenty more. We can feel this in our bodies, minds, and souls.
We also know that the way forward is to create essential change by focusing on interconnectedness and collective thriving. As we write this, a new human story is emerging as an old one crumbles, and we learn to see each other through the eyes of the heart. Will you be part of the new story?
Together We Stand.
We absolutely know that now more than ever, community is vital to our evolution and to our survival as a species.
In our quest for personal and collective wellbeing, the significance of building community is essential. We are inherently social beings, evolved to thrive in interconnected networks of support and shared experience.
Communities provide the nurturing environment necessary for our emotional and spiritual growth, offering a space where we can exchange wisdom, find encouragement, and celebrate our diverse journeys. Community acts as the bedrock of our resilience, helping us navigate life’s challenges with a sense of belonging and purpose.
Through collaboration and support, our communities reflect the fundamental truth that our greatest strength lies in our ability to connect, uplift, and grow together. In embracing the collective spirit of community, we unlock the potential for profound transformation and collective thrival.
In our modern, fast-paced, digital world, finding and maintaining genuine community can feel challenging. Our lives are increasingly marked by geographical mobility, virtual interactions, and a constant stream of information, which often dilutes the depth of our connections and the quality of our communal bonds. The superficial nature of online interactions can leave us feeling isolated and disconnected, even as we’re constantly "connected."
Choose Mindful Community
Without a strong community, individuals may struggle with feelings of loneliness and a lack of support, which can impede personal growth and spiritual evolution. The absence of a nurturing community can stifle our emotional resilience and limit our opportunities for meaningful exchange, thereby hindering our ability to reach our full potential. For those seeking to grow and evolve, a robust and supportive community is not just beneficial but essential for fostering a sense of belonging, purpose, and collective progress.
Luckily, everything is a choice. You get to choose community, compassion, cooperation, and collaboration over disconnection, polarization, isolation, and fear. You get to choose to grow and learn, rather than repeating old mistakes. You get to choose your journey in this life.
In a culture where individuality and “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is often praised, we offer a reminder of the truth: Your strength lies not in our ability to stand alone, but in your willingness to come together and interweave your destiny, share your strengths, and face your challenges together in community.
Embrace Love, Transform the World.
The world is in need of more love to navigate through challenges and discover innovative solutions. By practicing moving into love together in community, we create a ripple effect that extends to our families, neighborhoods, and beyond. This collective act of love is, in fact, a powerful service to humanity.
Challenges of a Divided World
Divergent Values: Conflicts often arise when personal values clash. In a world where personal power and greed are sometimes prioritized, we see a disconnection from our core human nature.
Disconnection: This disconnection affects our sense of community and wellbeing.
The Power of Heartfelt Connection
Returning to Our Hearts: Embracing love helps us appreciate a healthy body, support a thriving planet, and build meaningful relationships with our family, friends, and community.
Core of Human Experience: Feeling and giving love is central to our human experience. Many reflect on this truth in their final moments of life.
Act Now
Why Wait?: There’s no need to wait to reconnect with our hearts. By adopting a heart-centered approach, we begin to see ourselves in others and recognize the strength in diverse perspectives.
New Ideas for All: Understanding and valuing diverse viewpoints can lead to innovative ideas that benefit everyone.
Let’s come together and start living from the heart today. By doing so, we can pave the way for a more connected and compassionate world.
Love and Connection > Fear
At Shine Living Community we practice choosing love instead of fear. We practice through Movement Medicine, breath, nutrition, and community.
We invite all those who resonate with this mission. It doesn't matter what your age, race, gender, or political preference is, this community is based on a practice of love and connection that we are leaning into together.
The more we practice love and connection, the more we naturally lean toward solution-based thinking and focus on what we want to create. Even better? The energy of all of this is contagious! When you live in love and connection, you inspire others to do the same, growing more love, more connection, and building a mindfulness community that becomes a movement.
Join Us at Shine Living Community.
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From our humble hearts…
We are Jill & Jessica – the Shine Sisters – your guides to living your shine every day.
With our 40+ years combined experience in certified dance, yoga, reiki and nutrition ~ we are here to build community, empower from within and help you live your best life!
