I am currently reading Bowling Alone by Robert D. Putnam, where he explores the changes in community in the USA in the 20th Century. He explains how communities, people, and especially children function better when they live where there is high social capital. Basically, it means that "relationships matter."We all know this because Christianity (and other religions) emphasize the Golden Rule:
All things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you,
do ye so to them; for this is the law and the prophets.
Matthew 7:1
do ye so to them; for this is the law and the prophets.
Matthew 7:1
So here are some questions to ponder for this Friday Five about connecting with:
1. Self: Who was your hero/heroine when you were about ten years old?
2. Family: Who are you most like? Who is most like you?
3. Friends: How do you stay in touch?
4. Neighborhood, community: What are ways you like to be involved?
5. Job/church: Do you see a need that will help in developing connections?
Bonus: A link or anything else about connecting.
As always, let us know in comments if you play. Post a direct link to your blog entry in your comment with the formula I can never print out--click here for the info about it.
And remember today is BLOG ACTION DAY!
1. Self: Who was your hero/heroine when you were about ten years old?
2. Family: Who are you most like? Who is most like you?
3. Friends: How do you stay in touch?
4. Neighborhood, community: What are ways you like to be involved?
5. Job/church: Do you see a need that will help in developing connections?
Bonus: A link or anything else about connecting.
As always, let us know in comments if you play. Post a direct link to your blog entry in your comment with the formula I can never print out--click here for the info about it.
And remember today is BLOG ACTION DAY!
I played.
ReplyDeleteI reflected about connection here including a little Jimmy Buffett for your morning reflection.
ReplyDeleteI played with a cool link at the end...
ReplyDeleteI played here.
ReplyDeleteI playedhere
ReplyDeleteI'm in
ReplyDeleteHere is my post. Thanks for all of yours, esp. MomPriest's added scripture selections!
ReplyDeleteWow, I actually played! Here it is!
ReplyDeleteI played and sang along right over here.
ReplyDeleteConnection is SOOOOOO important to me! Thank you Jan :).
ReplyDeleteHere is my late edition of the Friday Five. I so enjoy thinking through these things!
ReplyDeleteThanks to Jan and everyone who thinks up new ways for us to muse each Friday!!
Connecting with you here :)
ReplyDeleteAlthough I started early I finished playing late. Thanks, Jan!
ReplyDeleteFinally! I seemed to have lost a day
ReplyDeleteyou can find my connections at www.foraseason.blogspot.com