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Ever notice how life feels lighter when you’re surrounded by people who get you? The ones who share your values, encourage your growth, and remind you that you’re not walking this path alone. That’s the magic of a soul tribe — a circle of kindred spirits who match your energy and help you rise.
Building these connections isn’t about luck or coincidence; it’s about aligning with who you truly are and allowing the right people to flow into your life, according to mindbodygreen. Find your soul tribe and learn how to attract friendships that last a lifetime.
Align With Your Values
Finding your tribe starts with knowing yourself. It means understanding your core values and ensuring that your everyday actions align with those values, according to a blog from Psychology Today. This can help you find direction, so you can show up to the world authentically. Like-minded people will naturally gravitate toward the energy you put out into the world. Simultaneously, you’ll also recognize when another individual's values just don’t match your own.
Follow Your Passions
Pursuing your passions is a great way to meet like-minded people that share your values and interests, mindbodygreen points out. Whether you enjoy reading a good book, deepening your spiritual practice, or spending as much time as possible in the great outdoors, you can find plenty of events, clubs, or meet-up groups with people that enjoy the same things as you. More likely than not, you’ll find other things in common and potentially build lifelong friendships. So, sign up for that next yoga class, book club, or group retreat. You never know who you’ll meet!
Open Yourself Up
If you want to find your tribe, you’ve got to be willing to meet new people. According to Medium, real closeness comes from vulnerability. Sure, it can be scary at first to share your personal side. If you open up in a healthy, organic way, with time, you create strong, long-lasting friendships built on trust, honesty, and genuine connection. As you get to know each other, take the time to ask more meaningful questions. This will show the other person that you care and it also gives them a chance to let their guard down and opens up a dialogue for more meaningful conversations.
Make The Effort
Friendship is a two-way street. According to Healthline, friendships require mutual support. If you want to build solid relationships that last, you’ll have to make the effort. Take the time to listen to others with empathy, rather than just talk about yourself. Show up for your friends, whether in times of celebration or distress. Demonstrate an interest in their well-being by checking in from time to time. When you find your soul tribe, you’ll notice your friends showing up for you in return.
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