According to various studies over 40% of us will feel the aching pangs of loneliness at some point in our lives. Loneliness is experienced by people of all ages, all genders, all cultures and the feeling of disconnection has dramatically increased since 2020. Yet despite how common loneliness is, we never talk about it. It's a secret we all share. But just because you feel lonely doesn't mean you have to remain lonely. The Cares Family is a British organisation that builds connection in a disco...
Have you ever knocked on a stranger's door and had your life changed in turn? Have you ever done something that seemed strange to society - or maybe would like to give it a try? Life is about taking chances - taking chances on others and ourselves, as the stories from Los Hombres Tejedores and The Cares Family show. For change only happens if we dare and take the road less travelled.
Can patience make a difference? Can it have an impact? And even more pressingly: can being patient be fun? Find out the answers to these questions and discover how patience got popular at a supermarket chain in the Netherlands, and why it plays a role in bridging the age gap in a language school in Brazil. And should you be in a hurry: The impact of patience depends on two things: How patient are you when it comes to others and how patient are you when it comes to yourself. Spoiler aler...
Did you think a park bench was just a spot to rest and have a conversation with a friend? They can be much more. Find out how park benches are used to overcome loneliness and help to bridge the age gap in this episode. Sources: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/03/second-grader-buddy-bench_n_4378248.html - last download 14/08/21; https://www.ted.com/talks/dixon_chibanda_why_i_train_grandmothers_to_treat_depression#t-721582 – last download 12/04/19; https://www.friendshipbenchzimbabwe.org...
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