Tag: Innovation of loneliness

Thoughts to Ponder – The Innovation of Loneliness

by Jenny Chissus

We live in the technology age, and with all the gadgets helping us to “connect” with each other – are we really more connected, or truly more alone?  I believe that the effort we must make to have authentic relationships is getting more challenging, as we are so busy with all of our Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, Instagram and Pinterest accounts.

Something I love about living in Seldovia, is that we are typically more connected one-on-one, as we see each other at the post office, restaurants, school, on the Otterbahn or waiting at the airport or harbor.  Because we live in a small community, and we know everyone, we are not as buried in our phones in public places as you would see on a subway or bus in the big cities.   However, I do believe we must be vigilant in seeing the true value of one-on-one contact compared to virtual friendships.  Enjoy this thought provoking video – don’t be lonely – Connect!

The Innovation of Loneliness from Shimi Cohen on Vimeo.