Belonging starts with small steps
- Iman Kaur
- May 7, 2025
- 1 min read
It is that feeling of being accepted without being judged
By: Jesamine
For me, belonging means stability, security and safety. It is when I feel that I am accepted in a group or community and able to express my thoughts and feelings without being judged.
It takes time for that to happen. To have more belonging, I’d like to see people give more time for trust to build.
It starts with small steps through gatherings, events, small talk or coffee chats. I’d like to see the government at all levels support groups and communities financially or with subsidized venues or events to help build belonging.
If belonging were a colour, it would be green, to represent life, and the growing of relationships.
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The idea that belonging grows through small, consistent interactions really stood out to me. Trust rarely develops overnight, and simple moments like coffee chats or community gatherings can have a much bigger impact than people realize. I also liked the comparison of belonging to the color green because it reflects growth and connection. In many situations, whether joining a local group, starting a new job, or even working with a Professional CV Maker, people feel more confident when they are welcomed and supported instead of being judged. Small acts of inclusion can create stronger communities and help individuals build meaningful, lasting relationships.
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I strongly empathize with your point of view, Jesamine. The feeling of belonging is indeed rooted in small but significant steps and real conversations. When I relocated to the UAE for a job with Social Media Marketing Partners UAE, I came to understand that community support is quite important. Small acts talking, going for a coffee, made me feel that I was a part of the group and recognized. Green is, without a doubt, the color that symbolizes belonging.