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How do you cultivate and strengthen bonds with those you love? What do you do to foster a sense of community and belonging in your life? I'm always looking for ideas to incorporate into my own routines. Some things I do or have done... Buenos Dias walk....making a point to wish strangers on the street a good morning. I'm an introvert so this one doesn't come naturally to me but it's always given me a good feeling when I've done it. Calling mom....when my mom got a breast cancer diagnosis we started emailing daily. She's fully recovered now but we've continued our daily contact, eventually transitioning to phone calls. Calling is better. Watching reality TV with my partner. As a bonding activity, I imagine reality TV is pretty far down on most people's lists but, what can I say, we enjoy it. It's fun to comment on the various contestents and I've learned a surprising amount about fashion and baking. Some things I think about doing... Eye Gazing...this has long intrigued me and I hope to start an eye gazing practice with my partner starting today. Hugging till relaxed. The Shrink’s Links: Hugging till Relaxed, the Video – Keith Wilson – Counseling (keithwilsoncounseling.com) sending handwritten notes through snail mail