Together is Always Better

“Do we just think that we are happier in communities? Is it just more sentimental affection? No; the body reacts to community in measurable ways. Staggering ways. According to Robert Putnam, if you do not belong to any group at present, joining a club or a society of some kind halves the risk that you will die next year” (McKibben 110). Taking part in a community is a necessary part of life. When human first evolved, the nomads and the cave people travelled in packs. Humans cannot survive alone; they need some sort of involvement with people, participating in a greater purpose. By taking part in any sort of group, one is most likely to form companionships that will further elevate overall happiness. Relating to McKibben’s stress on the local economy, this type of market can and will be achieved with community involvement. We all strive to find that inner satisfaction and why not start together?