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Scenario

When communities face growing pains and conflicting visions

Our small community group that started during the pandemic has become really important to all of us, but lately there's been tension about whether we should stay small and close or invite new people. Half of us want to grow and half want to protect what we have, and we haven't figured out how to talk about it without someone feeling like their vision is wrong.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

A group is discovering that shared values don't automatically create shared priorities about the future.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Belonging vs. fitting in — the distinction that matters?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.