Make Connections in a Community 與社區建立聯系

Micky

俗話說“遠親不如近鄰”，在我們的日常生活中，好鄰居讓我們的生活更加便利、舒適和安心。那作為社區的一員，如何與鄰居建立更加良好的關系呢？讓我們一起閱讀下文來了解吧！

Through 1）proximity， we have the 2）privilege to connect andshare our life with the people who live close to us. Here are sevenpractical ways to share love and make connections with those in yourcommunity.

通過親近，我們有幸與生活在我們身邊的人聯系并相互分享生活。這里有7 種實用的方法，可以與社區中的人分享愛并建立聯系。

1. Learn your neighbors names 了解鄰居的名字

Its easy to rush through the 3）hustle and 4）bustle of the day. Beintentional to take a minute to stop and see those people whose pathsyou cross each day. Start by learning your neighbors names. Learningsomeones name is not only a great way to begin a relationship， but it isalso a way to show kindness to your neighbors.

我們可能匆匆忙忙地度過一天，但請有意識地花一分鐘停下來，看看你每天遇到的那些人。從了解鄰居的名字開始。知道某人的名字不僅是開始一段關系的好方法，也是向鄰居表達善意的一種方式。

1） proximity n. 靠近；親近

2） privilege n. 特權；榮幸

3） hustle n. 忙碌

4） bustle n. 繁忙

2. Listen and learn 傾聽和學習

Names are a great beginning， andrelationships grow from there. You shouldask questions， learn someones story， andpay attention. Whether youre someonewhos drawn to talking or someonewho tends to retreat from conversation，challenge yourself to find new ways that you can listen to yourneighbors.

了解名字是一個好的起點，一段關系從此發展。你可以多問問題，了解某人的故事，并集中注意力傾聽。無論你是一個喜歡交談的人，還是一個傾向于回避交流的人，都要挑戰自己，找到傾聽鄰居意見的新方法。

3. Remember details 記住細節

Have you ever been surprised by someone who remembered toask about your recent vacation or your birthday？ Attention to thesedetails can communicate love and kindness to your neighbors. Makea note of your neighbors birthday on yourcalendar， or do your best to remember theages of their kids.

你是否曾經因為有人記得問你最近的假期或你的生日而感到驚訝？關注這些細節可以向鄰居傳達愛和善意。在你的日歷上記下鄰居的生日，或者盡力記住他們孩子的年齡。

4. Give a gift 送禮物

Gifts can be a great and easy way to show someone yourethinking of them and care about them. Bring over cookies around theholidays， offer to watch your neighbors kids for a while， or share a copyof your favorite book. You never know howmuch that simple gift can mean to someoneelse！

禮物是向別人表達你對他們的思念和關心的一種很好且簡單的方式。在假期帶些餅干，主動幫忙照看一會兒鄰居的孩子，或者分享一本你最喜歡的書。你永遠不知道這個簡單的禮物對別人意味著什么！

5. Allow your neighbors to serve you 讓鄰居幫忙

Our relationships are dignifying when both parties give and receive.As Bob Lupton says， “Almost no one in our society is so poor that theyhave nothing to contribute. Nearly everyone has something to bring tothe table.” Ask for help from your neighbors and be willing to receivetheir support and service if offered. Of course， gratitude is an importantway to thank them for their kindness.

當雙方都給予和接受時，雙方的關系會得到升華。正如鮑勃·盧普頓所說：“在我們的社會中，幾乎沒有人如此貧窮，以至于他們沒有什么可以貢獻的。幾乎每個人都可以提供有用的東西。”向你的鄰居尋求幫助，并愿意接受他們的支持和幫助。當然，感恩是感謝他們善意的重要方式。

6. Spend time together 共度時光

In our busy life， one of the most valuable things we have is ourtime. People often recognize and appreciate the gift of time whenwe share it with others. Think about your day-to-day routine andconsider moments when you can slow down to stop， talk， or invite yourneighbors in.

在繁忙的生活中，我們擁有的最寶貴的東西之一就是時間。當我們與他人共度歡樂時光時，他人通常會意識到并沉浸在歡樂時光中。想想你的日常生活，在你可以放慢腳步停下來的時間，與鄰居交流或邀請鄰居來家里。

7. Laugh， cry， and rejoice 笑，哭，歡喜

Have you ever felt the weight of heartache lifted when a friendgrieves with you？ Or can you remember a time when your joy wasmultiplied because you celebrated with a loved one？ Not only can wegive our time to our neighbors， but we can also share in celebrations，grief， laughter thats bound to happen in ourdaily lives.

當朋友和你一起分擔悲傷時，你有沒有感覺你的悲傷程度減輕了？或者你還記得你與你愛的人一起慶祝時而感到加倍快樂的時候嗎？我們不僅可以與鄰居共度時光，還可以一起分享日常生活中必然會發生的慶祝活動以及悲傷、歡笑等情緒。

Connection is a basic human need. Being a part of somethinglarger than yourself gives not only a sense of belonging butalso a sense of purpose. Individuals feel more included in theircommunities， and have a better quality of life， when they areconnected and can contribute to their community. Meet new people，and get to know those around you better. Learn. Grow. Explore. Whynot make this year your year to connect？

聯系是人類的基本需求。成為社區的一部分不僅會給人一種歸屬感，還會給人一種目標感。當個人與社區相互聯系并為社區做貢獻時，他們會感到自身能更融入社區，生活質量也會更好。結識新朋友，更好地了解你周圍的人。學習，成長，探討。為什么不讓今年成為你與社區聯系的一年呢？