Skill: I consider others and connect to my community!

The other day, a parent told me their child has randomly started reciting the four skills to them after dinner. They said, "I'm not sure I learned all these skills myself in school, but I'm so glad my kid knows it is important to consider others and to connect with other people." I agree that the four skills are life long learning curves and that on some days we are all better at them than on other days.

I think each skill is relevant to our lives and connected with one another. For example, if we have considered someone but haven't communicated that to them effectively (in a way that they can hear, experience and feel) then our consideration may not have done them much good. However, at the heart of a meaningful life are the connections we make and sustain. We hope our Garden Party will be an opportunity to make connections with others in our community!