I would like to welcome everyone to our little community. We are just starting, but it's the perfect time to talk about how I would like us to behave toward one another. Feel free to participate in any of the conversations, old or new. Feel free to start a conversation.
If anything... Be kind.
Be respectful.
Be curious.
Be careful.
Please let's not judge one another. There are 8 billion people on the planet, there are 8 billion ways to experience things, at least.
Be compassionate.
Let's create a safe space for people to be able to share.
Emotions are big, they can be scary. Exploring them can be overwhelming. Let's help each other build the type of community where we can encourage safety, security and understanding.
Be open and open-minded.
Be honest.
And let's not give advice. Let's share our experiences. If you feel like you've lived something that might benefit someone else, let's avoid "you" statements and "should" ideas and focus more on "I" phrases and "could" ideas.