1. A unified body of individuals: such as
a: the people with common interests living in a particular area. 2. A state or feeling of caring about and wanting to interact with others in a group. I originally saw this title yesterday by Gabby Gabriela thought it was perfect for my event. I told her I’ll give her credit for title. Thank you Ostroy, I’ve received many compliments on the Everything Bagel resort jersey. Had an amazing time at the 8th annual CRR19. Met so many peeps and others who I mostly socialize on Strava. GPS had me going in circles; round n’ round, it was weird. When your gps is lost, you’re in trouble! Ran to Comrade to pickup quick release flip skewers, when I arrived they said there’s none for my bike 🤦🏾‍♂️ happy I didn’t make special trip. Rode to Trek to check availability of headlight, none in stock. Wicker Park Fest is jump’n with live band on rooftop. Neighborhood completely changed from when I lived around here. Cloudy and getting dark, took a break in Marquette Park, ate a packed lunch and finished off water bottles. So many family reunions and block parties. This afternoon’s devotion; As much as the world around us tries to lure us into self-dependency, God created us for each other. For community. For a life that’s not lived alone. “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.” Proverbs 17:17 NIV We’ll all face hard times—sometimes when we least expect it. But a friend’s genuine care can mean the world, a sibling’s unconditional love can’t be replaced, and a neighbor’s practical help is priceless. If there’s unresolved conflict with a friend or family member, and it’s slowly deteriorating the relationship, now is the time to set aside your pride and choose to make things right. If you’re silently struggling on your own, now is the moment to let someone in. Give them a call, send them a text, or show up on their doorstep. If you can’t be honest and vulnerable, it will be difficult to get help. Not only do you need people, but those same people need you. You have strengths, gifts, talents, and a personality that’s unique to you and beneficial to them—and vice versa. Why bury them in the ground, in the name of autonomy, when they can benefit others? Now is the time to reprioritize. If you’re tempted to self-isolate, don’t forget: we were meant to live life together. Sometimes we need to ask for help, and sometimes we need to be the help.