Neighboring Tip of the Week - Send a thank you note to your neighborhood association or homeowner association leader(s).
This week, we’re thinking about associations already at work within our neighborhoods - neighborhood associations (NAs) or homeowner associations (HOAs). These associations…
Read MoreThe other day I was talking with a neighbor and they began to say something that I disagreed with. As they talked, I felt my stomach begin to churn, my chest tighten, and my cheek bones burn, all warning signs. My body was afraid and telling me it was time to run away because the situation no longer felt “safe.”
I closed my eyes for a moment, took a deep breathe, and reminded myself, “My neighbor is not going to eat me, he is not a bear.”
Read MorePersistence breaks down resistance.
Read MoreNeighboring Tip of the Week - My New Year’s resolution is to meet all the neighbors on my block or in my complex.
Happy New Year! It’s time to get used to writing “2019”! We know it’s challenging, but don’t worry; we’re all in this together!…
Read MoreBefore Christmas we hosted a cookie party at our house and invited neighbors to come and visit. One of my neighbors had just recently adopted a dog from the shelter.
Read MoreThe year 2018 has almost come to a close, and the year 2019 is almost upon us! We realize you may be spending time with others for New Year’s Day, and this week’s tip is perfectly suited for such a time.
We propose: Organize a scavenger hunt based on your community’s assets….
Read MoreI have been traveling a whole lot this past month.
“How much,” you may ask?
More than I would have liked. I have been away from my house in SoCe more days than I have been there.
Read MoreLast month I had the opportunity to check out one of our local businesses in SoCe called Grown Folks Clothing, just off of Broadway and E Harry St. As their name suggests, they have a fantastic selection men’s clothing, which includes everything from two and three piece suits, hats, dress shoes, socks, and generally anything you would want to have if you wanted to dress fancy.
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Neighboring Tip of the Week - Text, call, or visit a neighbor who seems isolated and may be experiencing loneliness during the holiday season.
Merry Christmas! We’ve been talking about Christmas for a long time, and now we can hardly believe it’s already here! Neighboring Movement hopes this tip finds you full of joy.
We recognize that today may be a very busy day for you, your family, and your neighbors, so we will keep this tip short. Here is what we propose: Text, call, or visit a neighbor who seems isolated and may be experiencing loneliness during the holiday season. While this time of year is filled with festivities, it may also present feelings of isolation or loss for many people. Many are not able to visit family or friends over the holidays for a variety of reasons. For others, the holidays bring feelings of grief over loved ones who have passed on. Do you know of a neighbor who may be experiencing any of these feelings? Let’s commit to eradicating loneliness by being mindful of our neighbors. The Christmas season is a season of joy, and by simply taking the time to text, call, or visit a neighbor, you can both spread this joy and foster community.
Merry Christmas, and happy neighboring!
A lifetime resident of the SoCe Neighborhood, Loren Winders was honored by KSN Channel 3 and DeVaughn James law office for his service in World War II.
Loren is an amazing man and a great neighbor! He lives really close to our office so we often see him out taking care of his yard.
Read MoreA few weeks ago the neighboring tip was to host a Christmas Cookie Party. Now, I will confess, I haven’t done all of the neighboring tips. But Catherine and I have done this one. In fact, this year was our second Christmas Cookie Party—and we had a blast! We invited neighbors and friends and had a great response.
Read MoreNeighboring Tip of the Week - Reflect on the neighboring experiments you’ve attempted during the last three months. Journal your thoughts or share them in a conversation with a friend.
We reflect because if we only do something once and never think about it again, it is less likely to stick. By reflecting on our neighboring experiences,…
Read More“It is said that a gift is not a gift until it is given; it is also true to say it is not a gift until it is received. Hence why abundant communities nurture a culture of giving and receiving...”
Read MoreNeighboring Tip of the Week - Ask a neighbor you trust to watch over your house while you are away.
Christmas is quickly approaching! The holiday is not only a time of great celebration and joyful festivities but also a time off from both work and school. What does this mean?…
Read MoreI have really been fascinated lately by the idea that change occurs through small, persistent actions—not grandiose, heroic actions. Then I came across this quote from Seth Godin: “That’s how the world changes. By drips. Persistent, generous, tiny drips.” You can find Seth’s full post here.
Read MoreYour neighboring matters. It makes a difference.
One day last week I was at the Neighboring Movement office when one of my neighbors called. She said a package had just gotten delivered and was sitting on my porch.
Read MoreNeighboring Tip of the Week - Host a Christmas Cookie Party.
December is upon us! We realize schedules are getting crazier, so in light of this, we will attempt to keep December’s blogs short and sweet. Sweet, kind of like the content of this week’s tip…
Read MoreThe joyful results of neighboring show up in unexpected ways sometimes.
As some of you know, parts of Kansas got hit with a lot of snow and wind on Sunday. In SoCe, it was snowing
Read MoreHere’s a fun and easy way to support the Neighboring Movement by SoCe Life. This Cyber Monday (or any day), do your regular Amazon shopping at smile.amazon.com/ch/47-3299772 and AmazonSmile donates to the Neighboring Movement. Thanks for all your support!
Read MoreNeighboring Tip of the Week – Visit with your mail carrier - offer them a word of thanks and maybe learn something about them.
Read MoreSoCe Life is a non-profit in the South Central neighborhood of Wichita, KS. We are practitioners and advocates of The Neighboring Movement.
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