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The Original Christmas Story Is Really About Refugees

By Serene Jones — 2015

Jesus tells us to welcome the stranger, to feed the hungry, to go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor. Jesus asks that we treat all of humanity with the same love, kindness and generosity that he modeled throughout his life.

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8 Steps to Create a Sense of Belonging in Life

We all crave a sense of belonging, whether we realize it or not. Whether it’s at social gatherings, at work, or in our families, we want to feel accepted and comfortable.

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My Question Life
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Belonging at Work Is Essential—Here Are 4 Ways to Foster It

When we feel like we belong, we experience meaning, life satisfaction, physical health and psychological stability. When we feel excluded, physical pain and a wide range of psychological ailments result.

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Rebecca Fraser-Thill
2019
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Belongingness: Essential Bridges that Support the Self

Recent research is establishing the critical nature of social belongingness.

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Allen R McConnell
2013
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The Hazards of Non-Belonging

We have explored the nature of non-belonging, how it is created, the losses and consequences and what it means to bring healing to it. It is important to allow for differing levels of belonging with an inner circle of friends being where we feel most welcomed, understood and accepted.

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Paul Dunion
2016
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Low Sense of Belonging Is a Predictor of Depression

A psychological sense of belonging is a greater predictor of major depression than other factors commonly associated with depression, such as social support, conflict and loneliness.

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ScienceDaily
1999
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Making Sense of Belonging

An absence of belonging has negative and devastating effects on people, both physically and psychologically.

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Kelly-Ann Allen
2019
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4 Steps to Achieve a Sense of Belonging

Through the years, I have learned ways to manage these people-pleasing tendencies, and feel more like myself. Here are four tips — if you find yourself feeling lonely — to achieve a greater sense of belonging.

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Elizabeth Su
2020
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Create a Sense of Belonging

Finding ways to belong can help ease the pain of loneliness.

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Karyn Hall
2014
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The Value of Belonging at Work

Social belonging is a fundamental human need, hardwired into our DNA. And yet, 40% of people say that they feel isolated at work, and the result has been lower organizational commitment and engagement.

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Evan W. Carr, Andrew Reece, Gabriella Rosen Kellerman, and Alexi Robichaux
2019
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Is Having a Sense of Belonging Important?

We cannot separate the importance of a sense of belonging from our physical and mental health.

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Jennifer Wickham
2019
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Immigration and Assimilation