Comments on: Dear 2010. Or, Resolution Rejection Meets Personal Ad.

By: I shouldn’t need help. But I’m allowed to want it.

I shouldn’t need help. But I’m allowed to want it. — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:46:31 +0000

[...] When it comes to hanging out online, I want less bobbing around aimlessly (and the subsequent blurry-eyed hangover) and more experiences like this. Less energy drain, more connection. [...]

By: This is me. And this is social media.

This is me. And this is social media. — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:44:25 +0000

[...] And so I think: I’m going to tweet this. Because there are a few hundred people I can tell right now. Maybe one of them will understand. Or I’ll just be heard. My experience right here in this moment will be a thing. It will have a container and it will mean something more because of the connection. [...]

By: Idea! Connection reflection. And bunnies.

Idea! Connection reflection. And bunnies. — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 17:08:25 +0000

[...] all reminds me of the heart of this year, and my wish for connection, friendship, [...]

By: Nathalie Lussier

Nathalie Lussier — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:43:27 +0000

I love the idea of connection as a word for the year. I have the same thing because a lot of my new friends are great, but they are spread all over the world. I have made a commitment to meet with like minded folks in person more often and that has helped a lot.

Yay for blisscovery and friendcovery!

By: briana

briana — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:47:41 +0000

@Victoria ~ I think all of this change of direction for us frees up space for a lovely circle of people. And your Freak Revolution post on picking your friends is so perfect for all of this connection stuff.

@Elizabeth ~ Joy is a fabulous word and connection is definitely something to be joyful about. And you gave me the idea for a connection-related VPA, so thank you! Now if only you lived closer… =)

@Pearl ~ I agree, connection is definitely a life-long priority… I guess it just feels right to put some extra focus there now. And here’s to intimacy and ease!

@Pam ~ I love the way you put that… and I hope you find that safe space and can reach out from there. I think (hope) that feeling ready means the “how” will take care of itself.

By: pam

pam — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:24:58 +0000

I am pretty much feeling the same thing… I need connection.
2007 was about freedom
2008 was about healing
2009 was about growth
and 2010 finds me ready to connect. The past 3 years (and the 10 years leading up to 2007) took so much out of me that I was internalized. I needed to leave my abusive relationship. Then I had to find a way to heal for myself and my children… and we had to find out wings and grow… and I see us having grown in a way that we are now ready to start reconnecting to those we lost touch with, to forge new relationships, to let go of past hurty relationships…
The “how this will happen” is the hardest for me too… I find resistance to a lot of things that I think of when I try to force myself into places where I could connect to others. I need to find a place, internally and externally, to reach out that still feels safe!

I hope the best for your connection in 2010

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uberVU - social comments — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:00:37 +0000

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By: pearl mattenson

pearl mattenson — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:09:50 +0000

Connection is great Briana- and I suppose it would not be so helpful to share that in my book it is a lifelong word- giving myself ample time you know?

I am currently waffling between 2 words for 2010 myself (sadly equally overwhelming but I guess I have to chunk it down)
1) intimacy
2) ease

Let’s raise a glass to our asking for what we want and need! And working toward getting it!

By: elizabeth

elizabeth — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 20:46:33 +0000

Dang .. if I hadn’t already chosen my word, I would totally steal this one. I so relate to all of it. Except that connection does fit under Joy, so maybe all I need is the ad, not necessarily the word.

I can’t wait to see what the new year holds for you!

(I am a sucker for Mondays, the first of the month, and the first of the year. Remember that year that started on a Monday? I cannot even begin to tell you how excited I was. Oh, the potential that day held.