Comments on: Reaching out: The value of online relationships

By: Patrick

Patrick — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 01:56:11 +0000

Lindsay,
You are SO right! I belong to an online couponing group. When my mom died last week, I received almost 1000 comments and condolences from my friends on that site. I even received a card in the mail from one! That was truly an example of how much people can care about you, even online. Amazing!

By: Lindsay Manfredi

Lindsay Manfredi — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:48:58 +0000

Tom~thank you. You are truly an inspiration to me.

By: Thomas

Thomas — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:41:47 +0000

Your words inspire. I am touched by your sincerity of emotion and commitment to building community by heart. To me, both pain and joy deserve celebration in proper measure, sharing tears and laughter together or apart, it is our community that keeps us sane. In truth, we are never alone so long as we are able and willing to reach out; speak loud enough for those around us to hear our valid being and they to shout back their own. Near or far, old or new or not yet known, friends are the source of our constant rejuvenation.

Here’s to the beautiful you and a bountiful new year

By: Lindsay Manfredi

Lindsay Manfredi — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:10:08 +0000

Nicole-I’m sorry to hear about your mother. It’s amazing how people connect. I love it.
Suzanne-you are special, and I’m so thankful for you.

Thank you all for reading and sharing.

By: Nicole Ellis

Nicole Ellis — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:36:48 +0000

By: Beta

Beta — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:46:16 +0000

Love,love,love this post. You are an amazing person. I say that after only talking to you a handful of times in our lives. You definitely shine when you are around. I wish I could only be half as positive as you. I’m working on it. You are so right about someone online always being there for you. When you need to laugh, to vent, or cry. I know because I have done it many times. I’ve called out and there they were. They can lift you up when you think you can’t walk anymore. It is amazing. As I try to take my step out here in the world of social media. I think I will really begin to understand that friendship can be so much more. Thanks for the article. I loved it.

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:56:48 +0000

I also met some wonderful people in the last year via social media which have led to amazing personal and professional relationships!

We are all people with back stories and unique charisma. Who we are impacts who will engage with us and who we choose to approach. Great conversations lead to great relationships; IMO this is as important in business as in our personal lives. I truly appreciate authenticity in people who are the same in their profession as in their personal lives.

We ought to embrace the diversity of others around us; playing off each other’s strengths and building each other up where we are weak. May our goal be to provoke growth in others and seek it for ourselves by engaging with interesting and talented individuals. Let our hearts and minds be open enough with each other to become vulnerable so that a true connection is formed. I believe support and encouragement are among the greatest gifts you can offer a friend or colleague.

I agree – let’s form collaborative partnerships to make 2010 the most amazing year yet!

By: AshleyRenee

AshleyRenee — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:37:54 +0000

I LOVE this: I don’t care how many of us “think” we have it together. It takes a village, in my opinion, to keep us together.

So true. Great blog.
-AP