Comments on: Social Media, Virtual Communities, and Generosity

By: Liz McLellan

Liz McLellan — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:15:50 +0000

I missed this whole story – but Derek… you gotta know, you are such a giver yourself it’s bound to come back around.

We are very lucky to have you around, vertical or horizontal.

When my Dad was dying this year, I was amazed at all the love surrounding me coming from people I had not actually met.

Just keep paying it forward folks…amazing things are afoot in the wind…

By: Paul Smith

Paul Smith — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:53:58 +0000

How awesome that must have been to be on the receiving end of this. What a way to restore your faith in humanity, eh? Glad I could play my small part in that. And I’m glad you’re back in the game. It’s funny, what you wrote about having not met most of the people who coordinated this. I have to chuckle at times, all these people I know in far flung places, who I’ve laughed with, connected with, fought with…and we’ve never spoken. Crazy, interesting world(s) we live in!
.-= Paul Smith´s last blog ..The 3 Best Ways to Drastically Reduce your iPhone (Or Any Phone) Bill =-.

By: Derek Markham

Derek Markham — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:54:45 +0000

Agreed, Alison. Community is about taking care of all of our needs, not just for fun.

[And I'm swearing off climbing for at least, oh, 6 months? Haha]

By: Derek Markham

Derek Markham — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:53:29 +0000

Thanks, Danielle! I appreciate all you do as well!

By: Derek Markham

Derek Markham — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:52:58 +0000

Thanks! It’s been a big lesson for me, and I thank you for being a part of my virtual community!

By: Derek Markham

Derek Markham — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:52:06 +0000

Thank you!

By: Derek Markham

Derek Markham — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:51:21 +0000

Thank you, Nathan. Someday I’d love to meet all of you face to face and have a cold one together!

By: Derek Markham

Derek Markham — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:50:36 +0000

Thank you, Bethe – you’re also making our world richer every day!

By: Nathan Winters

Nathan Winters — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:51:33 +0000

Derek,
Community always comes out on top. I hope you took my small contribution and drank a cold brew

By: Bethe

Bethe — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:26:29 +0000

SO happy for you, D! Well deserved. You make all of our lives richer with your words and kindness.

Be well! Bethe

By: Derek Markham

Derek Markham — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:34:23 +0000

Thanks, Dallas!

By: Dallas M Cyr

Dallas M Cyr — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:19:10 +0000

Derek, This is a great story thanks for sharing. Based on the Law of Attraction and the Law of reciprocity, It’s clear you have good energy and have attracted & earned good relationships. In my opinion as we head towards a greater world consciouness I think we will see more of this “real” (virtual) connection. I believe we all have an internal guidence system, that when tapped into we know who is good, kind, well meaning or well deserving. Stay positive and pressing forward.

I wish you much Peace & Prosperity,
Dallas M Cyr
.-= Dallas M Cyr´s last blog ..Belief & Feeling =-.

By: wildelycreative

wildelycreative — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:51:03 +0000

Great post about something I’ve been thinking about for a while now. Most of the people I connect with I’ve never met and yet I’m struck by the support structure that is evolving around me.

Heal soon – love reading your stuff, Derek.

Thanks.
.-= wildelycreative´s last blog ..A bit more of me… =-.

By: Mrs Green @ my zero waste

Mrs Green @ my zero waste — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:19:18 +0000

Great post; really heartwarming and I'm so pleased your online community of friends were able to reach out and help you. .-= Mrs Green @ my zero waste´s last blog ..Making convenience food without the waste =-.

By: Danielle

Danielle — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:07:08 +0000

We just feel lucky to know you! Glad you’ll be ok!

By: Alison Kerr

Alison Kerr — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:49:49 +0000

Derek, I’m so glad that I was able to participate and help a little with your recovery. After all, that’s what friends are for. Right? What kind of community would we be in if we could not help each other?

Get well soon, and don’t go falling off any more rock faces!