I feel there are many practical, realistic and achievable solutions to our loneliness and isolation, we just havent thought of them yet.
Our needs are so different, complex and multidimensional.
I feel the solution is for us all to take a new perspective, question our assumptions, brainstorm to identify specific obstacles, specific strengths, prioritise then brainstorm to find new solutions and better alternatives.
The film Us Now discusses how the internet is in its infancy and explores so many new possibilities.
I found the film extremely inspirational and empowering.
I was particularly interested in how the film encourages a generous culture of collaboration and cooperation and empowers us to be open to and find better options and possibilities.
I am not in the least bit technical and am more interested in emotional awareness.
A technical person would see aspects and possibilities I couldnt possibly imagine.
I believe there cannot be one true perspective.
I feel that so many different, personalities, interests, strengths, beliefs, experiences and perspectives could provide a much clearer understanding, overview and a more accurate picture of reality and new possibilities.
I was hoping if we all watched the film Us Now we could all share our perspectives and ideas and brainstorm to create new possibilities and better alternatives to improve the quality of our lives.
I have had CFS for over 10 years. I have been housebound for a few months and find the loneliness crushing.
I was curious why so many of us are so lonely and yet so few attended local support group meetings. I assumed that there were so few attending because there were too few meetings which meant that the meetings were too far for many to travel to.
My assumption was wrong. Although many do have difficulty with the logistics of physically getting to a meeting I was so shocked at how many more found the group situation far too exhausting and stressful for so many different reasons.
I feel it is vital to identify, understand and make explicit specifically what those difficulties are.
If we brainstorm we can create new and better alternatives.
Our energy and concentration are so limited, we need to be far more efficient how we spend them.
Because something doesnt exist doesnt mean it cant be created.
I was hoping we could create, encourage, support and coordinate a new concept of local CFS/ME support communities.
The internet and this forum in particular is such a lifeline and have so many advantages such as convenience and anonymity without geographical or logistical restrictions.
I love the choices freedom and the opportunity to connect and share experiences and information with others who understand all over the world.
We are also human and are hardwired to need face to face eye contact. Some things need to be said not written. I feel online support is vital but we also need quality local support and understanding.
So many of us are just existing. I feel the key is the quality of the support and understanding we need to improve our quality of life.
I feel its vital to use technology in an emotionally enlightened way.
I feel our strengths include our differences, intellect, emotional awareness, knowledge and experience of our condition and our capacity to cooperate and collaborate to improve our quality of life.
I was hoping if people posted their opinion of the film before starting to brainstorm, more people might chose to watch the film and we may find more possibilities.
I did my best to keep this as brief as possible but I feel that watching the film first is really important.
http://watch.usnowfilm.com/
Our needs are so different, complex and multidimensional.
I feel the solution is for us all to take a new perspective, question our assumptions, brainstorm to identify specific obstacles, specific strengths, prioritise then brainstorm to find new solutions and better alternatives.
The film Us Now discusses how the internet is in its infancy and explores so many new possibilities.
I found the film extremely inspirational and empowering.
I was particularly interested in how the film encourages a generous culture of collaboration and cooperation and empowers us to be open to and find better options and possibilities.
I am not in the least bit technical and am more interested in emotional awareness.
A technical person would see aspects and possibilities I couldnt possibly imagine.
I believe there cannot be one true perspective.
I feel that so many different, personalities, interests, strengths, beliefs, experiences and perspectives could provide a much clearer understanding, overview and a more accurate picture of reality and new possibilities.
I was hoping if we all watched the film Us Now we could all share our perspectives and ideas and brainstorm to create new possibilities and better alternatives to improve the quality of our lives.
I have had CFS for over 10 years. I have been housebound for a few months and find the loneliness crushing.
I was curious why so many of us are so lonely and yet so few attended local support group meetings. I assumed that there were so few attending because there were too few meetings which meant that the meetings were too far for many to travel to.
My assumption was wrong. Although many do have difficulty with the logistics of physically getting to a meeting I was so shocked at how many more found the group situation far too exhausting and stressful for so many different reasons.
I feel it is vital to identify, understand and make explicit specifically what those difficulties are.
If we brainstorm we can create new and better alternatives.
Our energy and concentration are so limited, we need to be far more efficient how we spend them.
Because something doesnt exist doesnt mean it cant be created.
I was hoping we could create, encourage, support and coordinate a new concept of local CFS/ME support communities.
The internet and this forum in particular is such a lifeline and have so many advantages such as convenience and anonymity without geographical or logistical restrictions.
I love the choices freedom and the opportunity to connect and share experiences and information with others who understand all over the world.
We are also human and are hardwired to need face to face eye contact. Some things need to be said not written. I feel online support is vital but we also need quality local support and understanding.
So many of us are just existing. I feel the key is the quality of the support and understanding we need to improve our quality of life.
I feel its vital to use technology in an emotionally enlightened way.
I feel our strengths include our differences, intellect, emotional awareness, knowledge and experience of our condition and our capacity to cooperate and collaborate to improve our quality of life.
I was hoping if people posted their opinion of the film before starting to brainstorm, more people might chose to watch the film and we may find more possibilities.
I did my best to keep this as brief as possible but I feel that watching the film first is really important.
http://watch.usnowfilm.com/