So. I woke up late… again.
But I didn’t feel guilty. Because I needed the rest - I was awake until 7:30 in the morning (…I think this might be insomnia…help?)
I prioritise my wellbeing - and I work when it feels aligned. That’s part of the life I’m building… unapologetically.
And today, I’ve been thinking about community, and how hard it is to build a community where people really are there for each other. In the good and the bad times, regardless of who we are, and where we come from.
Where it’s not just a bunch of people vibing together - but a real container, of diversity, and genuine authentic space to be.
We weren’t taught how to do that.
Capitalism taught us to compete.
Patriarchy taught us to perform.
Individualism taught us to stay separate.
And status-driven culture taught us to rank each other constantly:
- by money
- by productivity
- by parenthood
- by pain
- by purpose
And then we wonder why it feels so hard to trust people, and connect vulnerably.
I’m building a rebel community in my business - but I am also aware, that it’s a community of like-minded people, right. So we connect because of shared interests in personal development, belonging, and self expression. And it’s online - so I can just go and borrow sugar, og help with the lawn. XD
I do wonder though...
Are we really showing up for each other?
Do we know how to hold someone who’s struggling - without losing ourselves?
Do I know how to ask for help without collapsing into guilt?
I wasn’t taught these things.
I was taught to people-please.
To abandon myself in service of others.
To over-function and burn out in the name of “being nice.”
So I’m asking better questions now.
Not: “Why is it so hard to find community?”
But:

“How can I create one small connection today — that feels good to both of us?”

“How can I start noticing the connection around me?”

“How can I stay rooted in myself… while making space for someone else?”
#feelgoodrebel #community #connection