Community

It was such a peaceful walk this morning. The boardwalk was dotted with beautiful Christmas lights all along the way. Last night, we had a community mini-event to watch as they illuminated the tree lights for the first time this season. The lights are put on by a real estate office in the community. It's not an official city event. Rather, a random gathering of people in the neighbourhood to spend some time together. The lights are still on when I walk because they go out when the lampposts turn off.

A strong community is worth its weight in gold. It makes general living more enjoyable, more colourful and more interesting. It also makes it safer for everyone because as a group we can look out for each other. A vibrant community is reflective of the people that live in the neighbourhood. The community is only as strong as each individual in the community. When one person stops to pick up garbage or to decorate a lone tree in the park then it makes the entire collective stronger.