When you bring people together - you gather.
A gathering can be a meeting, concert, gig, lunch, dinner, practice session, wedding, coffee, networking event, a phone call, conference call, meeting, conference, check-in, or a video call.
Previously I wrote on becoming a better artist. The first step in creating better art is to have a purpose, intention, cause, or belief which inspires action. Shouldn't gatherings be the same?
I recently spoke with an artist looking to break into the college circuit. They had an idea for creating a tour that focused on relationships. What happens if this artist called each gig an experience?
This experience would be for people who have had struggles with relationships and want to feel connected with others through music. The experience would inspire people to check-in on people that are going through challenging times. All of a sudden, a simple gig has a purpose.
Like this artist, I believe we can all do more to bring each other together for a purpose that inspires action. There's an art in how we bring people together, and Priya Parker, in her book, "The Art of Gathering," shares her insights into "How we meet, and why it matters."
For the next few days, I'll be reflecting on the art of gathering your tribe. Follow along.
