Go and do something good in someone's life

A strong social network is high on the list of factors that produces and maintains resilience in people. It is a proven science measured fact that has a lot of support from psychologists, medical and health experts and specialists. The evidence is very clear that when sick or old individual have friends, neighbours and family who care, help and communicate, they have a much better chance of improvement and increased optimism and psychological wellness..

Other highly influential factors in people's well being are faith, exercise, diet and attitude. All essential when times are tough like now during the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the world. But it is the people reaching out to people, strangers and friend that is happening now. There are so many examples of people caring for others, the camaraderie! It is so heartening and emotionally boosting.

I am finding myself ringing friends and family for a chat, checking in to the see how they are travelling. My experience so far is the want of everyone to talk for long periods of time. I am also finding that it is not one way, I am getting calls, texts and emails from my friends. It brings a sense of satisfaction when I reach out to others and a feeling of buoyancy and connection when others reach to me.

Is this your personal experience? I so hope it is.

I want to share one of the connection techniques that is occurring in my extended family at the moment. One of my sisters came up with the idea of 'Going On A Bear Hunt' on PhotoCircle to connect with aunts, uncles, cousins around Australia and overseas. It only started the other day and has been taken on by so many with enthusiasm, a great degree of creativity and lots of commenting. A success all round.

I believe the there is bear game happening in London right now too.

Here are some of the fun photos and descriptions that have been shared. It is hoped that the little children in the family are enjoying all the bears.

Leading Seaman Hornblower needs a ship. Do you have one?

Major Fluffy is taking a moment to stop and smell the lillies.

This is Cuddlebug. Cuddlebug says hi. Cusha says "whatever".

Brown Bear is hiding, can you see me?


Meet Arthur, he loves books.

Meet Arnold

Meet Little Ted, he like the pram.

Charlie Bear hugging a tree.

Happy connecting everyone

Cheers and Blessings

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This message comes from a very positive caring friend of mine, Julie Watts.