Community Isn't Free: The Price To belong to a Village (And Why It's Worthy) 2025

Описание: Feeling lonely, even though you’ve “worked on yourself”? This video explores why community isn’t free, why it will inconvenience you, and why belonging to a village is still worth the price (especially for women 40+ longing for a simpler, slower, more spiritual life).

From small-town Italy to big-city hustle culture, we’ll talk about the hidden cost of real connection, the grief and beauty of showing up for others, and how to move from isolation to authentic community this Christmas and beyond. 🎄

This is for you if…
You’re a woman 40+ craving slower living, deeper faith or spirituality, and friendships that feel like family.

You dream of a “village” of women, maybe as a single mother or late bloomer, but you also feel protective of your solitude and independence.

You’ve left, or want to leave, hustle culture behind and are rebuilding life on your own terms: simple, frugal, intentional.

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⏰CHAPTERS:
1:20 The cost of genuine community​
3:00 What we really mean by “I want a village”​
3:55 Showing up when it’s not convenient​
​6:55 Boundaries vs avoiding commitment​
7:40 Rejecting hyper‑individualism​
8:25 Mutual care in practice (everyday examples)​
9:10 When community feels lopsided​
9:55 Conversations about expectations​
10:40 Building trust over time​
12:10 Choosing to be “inconvenienced” for others​
13:40 What real village support looks like​
14:25 Inviting others into your life​
15:10 Final thoughts & encouragement

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If this video speaks to you, let me know in the comments:
➡️ What does “village” mean to you right now?
➡️ Where are you being invited to show up—inconveniently, imperfectly, but honestly?
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