We’re made for community.
Years ago our parents had a weekend away on Motutapu Island and started a legacy. 20 years and 27 kids later and I’ve realised the gravity of that.
Our parents created something so much bigger than themselves. Because of their friendship, us kids have grown up feeling supported by a community. We don’t see each other all the time, but we have an inseparable bond.
Our parents taught us so much.
We need to do life together.
They’ve been there to toast to the good times and they’ve travelled the world together. They’ve been there to pray and encourage each other in the middle of the night and have held each other in times of heartbreak.
Our generation needs to do this more. It’s about opening up and being real. Loving and encouraging each other and having grace for each other when we mess up; because we will, but that’s okay. It’s sitting down for a meal or having a board game night. It’s planning things together - big and small.
Let’s change the scary stats, mental health issues are running rampant. Our generation is talking less and being isolated more, but it’s not too late to change this. We need to be there for each other.
We’re made for community.
