When you read the expression “social network” what do you think of – Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram? Is your first thought that it is past time to create some fresh pictures or read what your friends are doing and thinking? Importantly, that is the second definition outlined for the expression, social network. The preferred explanation is the one which seems to be lost to numerous folks today: a network of public relationships and personal associations.
For many in the us (the only country I could talk about with any confidence) the first definition has been lost in the chatter and bustle of a permanently connected electronic leash between us while others. A day character of news and information, We all have been familiar with the reality of the 24-hour. The gap between something happening and everyone being made alert to it is measured in seconds or minutes.
I read articles on Huffpost lately in regards to a growing business: digital detox. Attendees of these conferences are prohibited from cellular phone, laptop, for the weekend and tablet use. The goal is twofold: to significantly demonstrate how addicted many of us are to these devices, and to teach you to definitely physically talk to and react to another human being, face-to-face.
Not surprisingly, this article talked about the high dropout rate of attendees rather. After just a few hours, the desire to check for text messages or text message someone was strong to deny too. You can certainly appreciate the irony of texting someone that you are at a weekend retreat to break the hold electronics is wearing you.
Regular visitors know I’ve removed myself from Twitter. While I maintain a presence on Facebook to help promote Satisfying Retirement, my participation in the regular movement of videos and messages is minimal; the snarky, vulgar, each day and hateful stuff were affecting my attitude. I get requests to become listed on someone’s LinkedIn network several times a week but I politely decline. Pinterest would take a lot of my time to take part in a significant way too.
The problem then becomes, building and preserving a meaningful cultural network of real people. I will be the first ever to admit I am a loner by nature. The year career in radio that seems a little unusual When you consider my 35. Entertaining thousands of individuals at the same time on the air doesn’t seem like a good fit.
But, actually it worked well. Locked in a studio with some records and a microphone I possibly could project a friendly, let’s party type of presentation while operating completely alone while not having to really deal with many of those listeners. In retirement, my loner character virtually continues. I could “behave” well in social situations. I smile, pay attention to others, and affirm someone else whenever I could. But, I just find making many new friends to be hard work.
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I have a lot of acquaintances and “Hi, neighbor” type exchanges, but few close relationships. Blogging has been good for me in this regard. I have fulfilled several new people in person who are either fellow bloggers or visitors. I find those exchanges to be satisfying quite. I look forward to spending time with those folks.
We talk about common experiences and common problems and have a simple time relating. Those friendships have blossomed into something much more than blogging issues just. I think even as we grow older friendship becomes more difficult at exactly the right time they may be needed the most. Work relationships fall away. Those we have known for many years to move away, get sick or die.
Adult kids have their own lives and families, so interaction time tends to diminish. You will find solutions. Join a membership or a combined group that focuses on an activity you prefer. Are more active in your church, Sunday morning’s something more than an hour spent in a pew. Volunteer in that real way that you interact with people.