Belonging
A sense of belonging is an essential part of cultivating dignity. One way to gauge healthy belonging is to look at the amount of practical and emotional support in a system.
How comfortable are you asking for support? Who are the people whose support you’ll accept? In your journal or in the comments below, reflect on where you see free exchanges of support around you and where you don’t. What difference does it make?
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A sense of belonging often shows up in the small, everyday exchanges of support — the moments where people feel safe enough to lean on each other without fear of burdening, being judged, or being dismissed. When those exchanges flow freely, dignity tends to flourish because people feel seen, valued, and held in community. I see it primarily from my spouse and close friends.