But to be more attentive to the things that happen around us,

So many say "appreciate the small things" but their attention is only ever on the big and shiny things. So, anything that can make us be a little more present and localised, is good.

I can say that I've know two persons in one of the Hive Fests, that I keep regular contact with them!

This is great! I only went to one fest in 2018, and am still in contact with several of them almost daily :)

I am also glad that the community helps you improve your writing and hopefully your thoughts on things also. Most of us are pretty clever, if we give ourselves the space to think and reflect on what is the best way forward.