When my Chaddie and I were house-hunting, I made a little PowerPoint deck of our “must-haves.” Of course, it had some Pinterest inspo pics of the style of home I wanted… but the very first slide had nothing to do with countertops or square footage.
It was about community.
We wanted a neighbourhood where we could actually be friends with our neighbours. Where we could put down roots. Where our kids could grow up surrounded by people who knew them and where we felt like we belonged.
From Vision to Reality
Flash forward to last weekend:
There was a street fair in our neighbourhood, and we got invited to a pre-party. At one point, I looked around and realized I was surrounded by at least 60 amazing neighbours laughing, dancing, and partying our faces off.
Yes, the next morning was rough… but in the middle of the night, I had this powerful realization:
What we had once put on that PowerPoint deck had become real.
Why It Didn’t Happen by Luck
It would be easy to chalk it up to “manifestation.” But the truth is, just like anything else in life, you don’t manifest the profound. You build it through practical action.
Here’s what we did to create that sense of community:
- Hosted a Holiday Open House. That first December, we invited everyone on our street to drop by from 4 to 9pm for some holiday cheer. It went until 4am ? and has become an annual tradition people look forward to.
- Created a Neighbourhood Street Party. After a few dinners with neighbours, we pitched the idea of a summer block party. Everyone chipped in, and now it’s another annual highlight.
- Started smaller rituals. Friday morning ladies’ walking group. Tuesday night pickleball games. Matching sweatshirts. Even front-yard table and chair setups that say, “come say hi and stop for a glass of wine.”
It wasn’t luck. It was small, consistent, intentional action.
The Bigger Truth: Practical Action Creates a Profound Life
This applies to every area of life:
- You want to feel confident and strong in your body?
Plan your workouts and stock your fridge with healthy food. - You want a hot, connected relationship?
Save energy for intimacy — don’t just hope it happens at 10pm after a 14-hour day. - You want meaningful friendships and community?
Host the open house. Organize the walks. Start the rituals.
Because here’s the truth:
Practical action is how a profound life is built.
What’s one small action you could take today to move your life closer to a ten?
Ready to Take Action in Your Own Life?
Inside my LIFE AT A TEN® Program, this is exactly what I help women do: move from feeling stuck or overwhelmed to designing and living a life that feels deeply connected, purposeful, and fun.
It’s not about waiting for the stars to align. It’s about putting the practical steps in place so you can create the profound.
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