In today’s episode, I give you updates from my new life on the farm (here in Hudson Valley, New York) and share both the challenges and joys of renovating an old house. I share the resources and learnings I have gathered in creating and tending community from the perspective of someone who has just moved to a new place. Tune in to hear more from me on: - Living on a farm and renovating an old farmhouse - Why community is an important value and a vital need - How transitions in life, such as becoming a parent, can lead to a deeper understanding of the leaderships that calls to us - How creating community in a new place requires consistent effort and prioritizing low-pressure, low-stakes interactions - How challenges and moments of rejection can be overcome by resourcing oneself and seeking support Resources + Links -Sarah Wildeman @ Our Common -My book, Root and Ritual: Timeless Ways to Connect to Land, Lineage, Community, and the Self -Connect with me on Instagram @beccapiastrelli Timestamps [0:00] Welcome back to the podcast [4:22] Life updates and the joys & challenges of farm life and living in our caretaker cottage during renovations[9:03] How I am starting over in community creation (and why it's a big priority for me) [12:17] The deep desire for leadership and community tending that emerges in becoming a parent and in becoming a mother [13:17] Yearnings for council, sacred connection and co-regulation, a pull to circle (yes, even amidst the busyness)[14:24] Cultivating connection and community in the age of loneliness (in a culture that tells us it's not possible)[16:27] How to create and go forth in creating community in a new place [19:22] Overcoming the resistance and the challenges in community creation and trusting that we are resourced and supported [20:21] Where to continue this connection together ? Thank you for listening to the Belonging podcast! If the show has supported you in some way, I invite you to contribute to the tip jar. Your contribution helps me keep it going. Love, Becca.