Hello Bench Project

Imagine 2 benches: 1 empty, 1 w/ someone. Where do you sit? Alone, right?
We're changing that by making benches that bring us together, 1 chat at a time!

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We are all neighbors on the same pale blue dot. NO exceptions.

Choose love. Choose to show up for your neighbors in need.

#MrRodgers #KindnessMatters #weavingcommunity

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Until sitting next to one another is safer, we're pausing the Hello Bench Project. We will circle back spring of 2021 to jump start momentum. We're still committed to bringing us together, one chat at a time! Stay healthy & don't hesitate to reach out at https://t.co/b7remFvfte.

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May your day be filled with love, the chance to connect with those you love, and interesting conversations!

#conversationstarters #weavingcommunity

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A good question turns an awkward pause into a launching point for a fascinating conversation!

Here are 3 more of our favorites, guaranteed to save you from small talk!

What are your favorite conversation starters?

#Thanksgiving2020 #conversationstarters #familybonding

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Check out this awesome response to our conversation starter, "If you could invent a holiday, what would it be?"

We LOVE the National Week of Conversation!

[National Conversation Project by #ListenFirst @USConvoProject]

@Hello_Bench Our Coalition did invent a “holiday”- National Week of Conversation! A celebration of the hundreds of orgs across the globe that work to bring people together and create connection. Thanks for being a part!!! Stay tuned for 2021 version!

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Here's today's #thanksgiving2020 conversation starter!

We'd love to hear your answers!

#weavingcommunity

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@CiviOfficial Thank you for helping us get the word out!

Cheers to less small talk and more true connection!

💛🧡❤️

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Stay tuned this week for more awesome Thanksgiving #conversationstarters!

We're here to save you from any awkward long pauses on your Zoom calls! 😉

#Thanksgiving2020 #questions

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Our forecast for Thanksgiving 2020... We may gather differently, but there's still a 100% chance for real deal connection & conversation!

Here are some questions to get you started. They're sure to incite interesting answers & keep the conversation flowing!

#weavingcommunity

[Mental Health Foundation @mentalhealth]

💚Kindness, or doing good, often means putting other people’s needs before our own

Evidence shows that helping others can benefit our own mental health and wellbeing in ways such as:

👉improving our mood
👉reducing stress
👉improving self-esteem https://t.co/enFfOAB516

[#WeavingCommunity @Weaving_US]

Our grief and our gratitude are not in competition with one another. We need space for each of them — especially after a year filled with change, loss, and anxiety. #LetsGoThere and practice vulnerability together this holiday #WeavingCommunity https://t.co/YglDB6pPYO

[RAK Foundation @RAKFoundation]

It's such a simple task, but doing ordinary things with extraordinary kindness can change the world. 🧡

Find more kindness quotes: https://t.co/77hc9B8nc3 #MakeKindnessTheNorm

[Dr. Tania Israel @TaniaIsraelPhD]

The easiest way to reflect is simply to say it, ideally using tone or emotion that resonates with the speaker’s. If you feel more comfortable framing it, you could preface your reflection with one of these phrases. #conversations

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We LOVE Fridays.

Partly because it's the weekend kickoff. (Wahoo! 🎉)

But ALSO, because it's #ListenFirst Friday!

What's #ListenFirst Friday all about? It's easy!
Reach out to someone dear and then... be all ears!

#weavingcommunity

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@_karenjgonzalez Be sure to drink extra water! Your body goes through more at higher altitudes.

Hope you feel better soon! 💙

[zoe @zoe51089903]

Listen to your conscience, love yourself. ♥️♥️💕
Listen to your conscience, love the world. 🌎🌎💜

[#ListenFirst Project @ListenFirstProj]

Grab a beer, glass of wine or water, soda, call someone you haven't engaged in a while!! #WeavingCommunity #ListenFirst

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@Zipper

[Channel Kindness @channelkindness]

This too shall pass. 😌 Be kind to yourself today and always, friend! ❤️ (🎨 by @/theopeninvite on IG)

[Shelli Ann @ann177345]

May today afford you an #opportunity to #give...

To #share something of importance with others...

#kindness, #compassion, #empathy, #understanding, #talent, #love...&

If you find yourself in need, may you be a #grateful #recipient...

#thursdayvibes #ThursdayThoughts

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In the spirit of Thanksgiving, our goal is to truly appreciate every day & give back.

We'd love to learn from you... What helps you maintain your sense of wonder?

#WeavingCommunity #Thanksgiving2020