Some of the greatest life lessons I've learned in my journey are - listening to people, hearing their stories, realizing that we're all connected to each other, and that what we do to one person can echo to another. So the point of this thread is as follows: I ask each of you to think of ways that you can help people or create a sense of community.

I know a lot of us like to have a sense of connection to something and to each other. In what ways do you do this? And if you don't do this, I challenge you to find ways. Some examples I can think of: Do you write letters or cards to the people you care for? Do you tell the people you care about that you care about them or that you love them? Do you participate in community events? Do you listen to and offer words of encouragement? Other?

I'd like for this thread to serve two purposes. 1) For us to brainstorm and share ideas of how we can help build our loving community. 2)To put these ideas to the test and maybe start a movement of awesomeness!! Project Awesomeness!

I'll start. About a month ago, I went to the local fruit smoothie place Jamba Juice. As I was being rung-up at the cash register, I asked the lady how she was and if she had any plans for the upcoming weekend. She then told me about her plans to go to a reunion at her old high school. They were closing the school she went to years ago and having a cookout at the school for one last time. Today I went to the same store and ordered my smoothie. And as I was picking up my order, I asked her about her cookout and how it went. She ended-up not going but she was SO SO excited that someone remembered that about her and caused her to have the biggest grin.

See? Project Awesomeness! Your turn, VegWeb. Share your stories, ideas, suggestions on what you do to spread the love and community to your fellow men and women. How can we make a positive difference in someone's life that will echo in positivity towards the next person and the person after that? :)

-Josh