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Imagine 2 benches: 1 empty, 1 w/ someone. Where do you sit? Alone, right? We're changing that by making benches that bring us together, 1 chat at a time!

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Joined April 2020
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We are all neighbors on the same pale blue dot. NO exceptions. Choose love. Choose to show up for your neighbors in need. #MrRodgers #KindnessMatters #weavingcommunity
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Until sitting next to one another is safer, we're pausing the Hello Bench Project. We will circle back spring of 2021 to jump start momentum. We're still committed to bringing us together, one chat at a time! Stay healthy & don't hesitate to reach out at hellobenchproject.com.
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May your day be filled with love, the chance to connect with those you love, and interesting conversations! #conversationstarters #weavingcommunity – at Colorado, USA
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A good question turns an awkward pause into a launching point for a fascinating conversation! Here are 3 more of our favorites, guaranteed to save you from small talk! What are your favorite conversation starters? #Thanksgiving2020 #conversationstarters #familybonding
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Check out this awesome response to our conversation starter, "If you could invent a holiday, what would it be?" We LOVE the National Week of Conversation!
National Conversation Project by #ListenFirst (@USConvoProject) profile pictureNational Conversation Project by #ListenFirst@USConvoProject25 Nov 2020
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Our Coalition did invent a “holiday”- National Week of Conversation! A celebration of the hundreds of orgs across the globe that work to bring people together and create connection. Thanks for being a part!!! Stay tuned for 2021 version!
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Here's today's #thanksgiving2020 conversation starter! We'd love to hear your answers! #weavingcommunity
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Our forecast for Thanksgiving 2020... We may gather differently, but there's still a 100% chance for real deal connection & conversation! Here are some questions to get you started. They're sure to incite interesting answers & keep the conversation flowing! #weavingcommunity
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Stay tuned this week for more awesome Thanksgiving #conversationstarters! We're here to save you from any awkward long pauses on your Zoom calls! 😉 #Thanksgiving2020 #questions
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💚Kindness, or doing good, often means putting other people’s needs before our own Evidence shows that helping others can benefit our own mental health and wellbeing in ways such as: 👉improving our mood 👉reducing stress 👉improving self-esteem mentalhealth.org.uk/campaign…
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#WeavingCommunity@Weaving_US23 Nov 2020
Our grief and our gratitude are not in competition with one another. We need space for each of them — especially after a year filled with change, loss, and anxiety. #LetsGoThere and practice vulnerability together this holiday #WeavingCommunity ow.ly/Djjl50Crg9K

Opinion | You Don’t Have to Fake It Through Thanksgiving (Published 2020)

The need for joy and celebration cannot erase loss, even during the holidays.

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RAK Foundation@RAKFoundation23 Nov 2020
It's such a simple task, but doing ordinary things with extraordinary kindness can change the world. 🧡 Find more kindness quotes: randomactsofkindness.org/kin… #MakeKindnessTheNorm
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Dr. Tania Israel@TaniaIsraelPhD23 Nov 2020
The easiest way to reflect is simply to say it, ideally using tone or emotion that resonates with the speaker’s. If you feel more comfortable framing it, you could preface your reflection with one of these phrases. #conversations
What is reflecting?

ALT What is reflecting?

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We LOVE Fridays. Partly because it's the weekend kickoff. (Wahoo! 🎉) But ALSO, because it's #ListenFirst Friday! What's #ListenFirst Friday all about? It's easy! Reach out to someone dear and then... be all ears! #weavingcommunity
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zoe@zoe5108990314 Nov 2020
Listen to your conscience, love yourself. ♥️♥️💕 Listen to your conscience, love the world. 🌎🌎💜
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Grab a beer, glass of wine or water, soda, call someone you haven't engaged in a while!! #WeavingCommunity #ListenFirst
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Channel Kindness@channelkindness14 Nov 2020
This too shall pass. 😌 Be kind to yourself today and always, friend! ❤️ (🎨 by @/theopeninvite on IG)
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Shelli Ann@ann17734519 Nov 2020
May today afford you an #opportunity to #give... To #share something of importance with others... #kindness, #compassion, #empathy, #understanding, #talent, #love...& If you find yourself in need, may you be a #grateful #recipient... #thursdayvibes #ThursdayThoughts
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In the spirit of Thanksgiving, our goal is to truly appreciate every day & give back. We'd love to learn from you... What helps you maintain your sense of wonder? #WeavingCommunity #Thanksgiving2020
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So well said. 💛Seek understanding. ❤️Seek connection. 💙Seek moving forward, together. #quotestoliveby #weavingcommunity
Dr. Tania Israel (@TaniaIsraelPhD) profile pictureDr. Tania Israel@TaniaIsraelPhD17 Nov 2020
When we're talking about politics we need to do it in interest of understanding.
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With Thanksgiving just over a week and a half away, we’ve chosen gratitude as our next theme! Focusing on things we are grateful for is proven to improve our physical and mental health. It boosts our mood. And when we express it by thanking others, it brightens their day too!
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Let’s spread some sunshine! Share with us who you are grateful for & why! We’ll start... We are grateful for worldofbaenkle (find them on Instagram!) who took the stunning photo & shared it with us! It’s so captivating! We’d love to visit this spot one day! #gratitudechallenge
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