This week, Adam and Matt are joined by John McKnight to discuss the six (possibly even seven) attributes of a culture of contribution, how these characteristics in a community could foster peace, and then continues with the roles that we play within our neighborhood.
The six attributes discussed: Cooperation, Hospitality, Generosity, Kindness, Accepting Fallibility, Forgiveness, (and the seventh, Spirituality.)
- What would you do to make these manifest?
- The people who love you, which of these attributes would they say YOU have?
- And look at your neighbors? What attributes do you see them living into? We want to hear your stories.
- How do we tell these stories in our neighborhoods?
The roles that people perform in a community: Healers, Conscience, Artists, Conveners, Bridgers, Connectors, Voices, Visionaries, Executors, Tuck Pointers. We would welcome your thoughts on this list.
- Which of these do you feel like is a role that gives you joy?
- Is there a role that you would add?
- And think about your neighbors. Do you see them embodying a role listed here? If so, what does that look like?
- Are there missing roles you would add to this list?
You can learn more about the Neighboring Movement at www.NeighboringMovement.org
You can learn more about John McKnight HERE and a link for The Learnings of John McKnight can be found HERE.