Comments on: Don’t Let Zoom Steal Your Humanity

By: Cecelia Lester

Cecelia Lester — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 09:54:58 +0000

I recently consented to be a Prayer Point Person for our church. This put me in a position to represent our church in our annual conference in the movement we joined. At present our conference encompasses four states. Our prayer network had a Zoom meeting last week. We will have them every other month. I appreciate having Zoom meetings.
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I participated in the Lymphedema Advocacy Group that helped get the Lymphedema Treatment Act passed last December. This summer, we had two Zoom meetings to learn what we could do when the CMS had its public input time where people could read the guidelines and comment on them. This group is nationwide. The leaders HAD to use Zoom!

By: Lory @ Entering the Enchanted Castle

Lory @ Entering the Enchanted Castle — Sat, 26 Aug 2023 19:14:08 +0000

Very true, and may we appreciate every possible face to face encounter – as well as the wonderful connections we can make through screens!

By: Linda Stoll

Linda Stoll — Sat, 26 Aug 2023 01:22:02 +0000

after all we went through with covid and zoom and masks and isolation, how grateful we all are to be face to face, where we can hug, give a high five, or whisper a kind word.

your beautiful story rings oh so true, Lisa.

By: Michele Morin

Michele Morin — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 21:10:20 +0000

Zoom and online connections have been a blessing but I agree 100% that we need face to face contact. It does affirm our embodied, very human identities.

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 17:57:31 +0000

zoom has its place but still is a barrier between people. Yes to human contact. Great example, Lisa

By: Aritha

Aritha — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 10:57:25 +0000

I once met someone I only knew from blogging. ? She’s a Dutch blogger and so am I. She was in the vicinity and asked, ‘Should I have a cup of coffee at your place?’ ☕ I found that nice and a bit exciting at the same time. I must say, it was truly wonderful. Afterward, I read her blog with even more love and interest. ?

By: Barb Hegreberg

Barb Hegreberg — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 23:34:39 +0000

Zoom definitely has its place and is a valuable tool. But nothing compares to being in the physical presence of other humans!

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By: Stacy Duncan

Stacy Duncan — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 18:47:56 +0000

Visiting from a linky party, and I loved this post! There’s something that I think we’ve lost in the advancement of technology! I struggle with texting a lot, especially with my kids who have been texters vs in person talkers for so long now. I encourage them to try and make relationships in person. I’m glad you got to experience meeting these people in person!

By: Debbie Wilson

Debbie Wilson — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 17:07:54 +0000

Zoom was a life-line during the shutdowns. But it’s so wonderful when we can be together in person!

By: Lisa Blair

Lisa Blair — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 16:45:50 +0000

Zoom is a HUGE blessing when we live long-distance from each other, Lisa, but I agree that it is nice to meet with people face-to-face.