Good Morning!

[Bunniekins]

@eudemonism  Hey Eudemonism my antidepressent really helps me. Wish I didnt have to take it but there you go I have to, to get out of bed in the mornings. Then again my early morning walks really help me too. 

[Meowmy]

@eudemonism Hope you rest well and travel safe.

[MDT]

@Appleblossom @saturnzoon

I think it's hard to make friends in this period of human history because of technology. It's changed the way we interact. It's almost sad. I think it's a problem for many generations actually. Lots of young people report on having mental ill health and struggle with this stuff. Suicide is the leading cause of death for people under 40 which is scary stuff.

Loneliness and isolation are always important to separate I think. Loneliness is the raw feeling but isolation is when we have no contact with people AT ALL. In complete separation.

I have been watching a few YouTube clips of people making cabins in the woodlands of the US and UK and they show how they build a hut from scratch and use all the land around them. Isolated but not lonely.
It makes me think that technology has twisted this natural desire for others and a natural desire for ourselves on its head. We end up chasing too much of others and not enough of ourselves. Whenever I have felt lonely I ask myself how connected I am to people - in real life and in virtual life. The quality of the connections we make are more important than how many of them we have.
I firmly believe that THIS community here is a meaningful connection.

[Appleblossom]

I really liked your thoughtful post @MDT 

For a while I on the no computer side of the digital divide and I have crossed over, with a little help from, especially my sane friends, but only so far, as I still do not have, or really want, a phone. 

I am glad I did not completely go one way or the other on it ... I was struck by how funny everybody looked hooked up to their phones ... now I have interesting conversations with lots of young (and older) people that I do meet ... on the train or at the zoo ... lots of people looking for more ... 

[MDT]

agreed @Appleblossom
Things are changing now. I think our natural precondition to want to connect is taking over.
LONG MAY IT CONTINUE!

BUt I do like sane forums here lol. This is good !

[Bunniekins]

Good morning and Hap-pea Sunday to @MDT @Appleblossom @Meowmy @eudemonism @Shaz51 @Gazza75 @Maggie @Ant7 @Former-Member @Judi9877 @Molliex @Bimby2 @frog @TAB @saturnzoon  and all the formites wishing everyone a super pea Sunday :D! May it be full of love and kindness. Love gpxx

[Molliex]

Good morning @Bunniekins @MDT @Appleblossom @Meowmy and everyone else. It's a windy Sunday here, but I'm starting it off with coffee in bed. Have a lovely day ☕☕☕☕🌤️🌤️

[Ant7]

Good morning everyone have a great day 

[Ant7]

@Bunniekins  Good morning how are you doing today 

[eudemonism]

Yea @Bunniekins  somedays i feel like i could use some meds in the morning . Just to help with all my bad reactions to everything. And to help me take everything in my stride . Plus to help motivate me to get on with the day .