At the recent "National Night Out" event that promotes neighborliness and safety, we had a table with a map and sheets that asked "What makes a good neighbor?
The outcome was amazing: Respectful, friendly, watching out for each other, no complaining, sharing, trustworthy, kindness and compassion.
Name a good neighbor: Phyllis, Oscar & Maria, my grandma ... people who care!
How many neighbors do you know by name?
Was another question we asked. What fun responses!
What makes a good neighbor?
As we work with community members we discover the many gifts and talents already present in the community. Our big question is: do you know your neighbors’ gifts and talents? Do you know what you all care enough about to act upon?
How can we make that happen?