The longing for a real "welcome home"

Especially after a move or during a new phase of life, your own home can feel foreign. The boxes are unpacked, but the feeling of having arrived is missing. This is often because social integration hasn't yet taken place. The questions "How do I find friends here?" or "How do I get to know my neighbors?" suddenly become central. Many people are familiar with the feeling of being alone at home , even though they long for companionship. It's about stepping out of your own four walls and making your surroundings a part of your life.

The biggest hurdle is often the first step. We wait for someone to knock instead of taking the initiative ourselves. Yet a small, proactive act can have a big impact, as the inspiring talk "How to Start a Movement" impressively demonstrates. It's about extending an invitation—to yourself and to others.

From residence to meeting place: actively design your home

You have the power to transform your home into a vibrant place. It's about increasing the likelihood of positive, serendipitous encounters. This starts right outside your front door. Explore your neighborhood, discover new places, and be open to conversation. Many people desire more contact, but few dare to make the first move. When you begin to observe your surroundings with curiosity, you'll discover that there are countless opportunities to connect.

A tool to start conversations

How do you move from superficial small talk to a genuine exchange? Often, all it takes is a playful nudge. Our Action Cards are designed for just that. They're a collection of micro-adventures and prompts that encourage you to interact with your surroundings and the people in them in a new, appreciative way. They help you feel at home in your new place more quickly and build genuine connections.

The importance of social infrastructure – right on your doorstep

As a nonprofit organization, our mission is to strengthen social infrastructure so that more interpersonal encounters can take place. What used to be the marketplace can now be your living room, your balcony, or your shared courtyard. By opening your home to others—be it for a coffee or a quick chat over the garden fence—you are actively contributing to creating a more vibrant and friendly community. Our partner , The Art of Embodying Change (TAEC), also pursues this approach to organizational development, fostering a positive culture through consciously designed frameworks.

Ultimately, "my new home" isn't just an address, but a feeling we can actively shape. It's the sum of security, familiarity, and the valuable connections to the people who share this place with us.