Having a sense of belonging is a common experience. Belonging means acceptance as a member or part. Such a simple word for huge concept. A sense of belonging is a human need, just like the need for food and shelter. Feeling that you belong is most important in seeing value in life and in coping with intensely painful emotions.
To build a sense of belonging requires active effort and practice.
One way to work on increasing your sense of belonging is to look for ways you are similar with others instead of focusing on ways you are different.
To search for a sense of belonging, is a deeper understanding of self and one's true identity.
Gain knowledge and acceptance of cultural heritage; reinstate lost customs and rewrite a legacy.
Understand fundamental social differences and commonalities to become inclusive, empathetic and connected. Create community and collaboration to progress.
We assemble ourselves into an alliance of tribes that support, share and realise our future prosperity.
Create "Belonging":
- Think cultural heritage, local artists and handmade aesthetics.
- Rich colours like Deep Magenta, Golden Ochre, Royal Blue and Dark Coffee Bean.
- Organic shapes and patterns.
- Textures: embellishments, rope and Rattan sets the tone.
Free-spirited aesthetic language of cultural modernity are a key feature. A homage to folk craft via championing craftspeople.
Indigenous technologies respect and honour natural materials; be mindful of the environmental impact and take a greater ethical stance in our consumerism, reflect on the art of skilful living.
Enhance the ability to maintain and renew balance and harmony.
Create within a sensory environment: build on our sense of relationship, meaning, balance, feeling, memory, and place as well as sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.
The consumers behaviour is changed. We all have a new mindset and are more aware of our surroundings and heritage.
Shop Local, Support Australian Design.
Ruth
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