Of late, there have been some interesting additions to the Dont be sad network. At the moment, the network is a small collection of links to blogs that support Dont be sad. What the network definitely isn’t, is a community. Perhaps that is something as individuals on the network we might aspire too- being a community?
Following this aspiration, why not take some initial steps. If we don’t know our neighbours, there can never be a sense of belonging or community. So, visit your neighbours.
- Visit the Dont be sad network page
- Look up your blog under the letters (join up, if you aren’t listed)
- Visit your neighbours. These are the blogs listed above and/or below you
- On your visit do take the time to leave a comment otherwise your neighbour won’t know you’ve visited!
Over time conversations will spark and new bridges will be built. This aspiration cannot be realised without your participation. Please don’t wait for your neighbour to visit you. Go ahead and be the first one- you will be remembered for it.
Please do share your experiences with us here in the comments.
What a wonderful idea. I’m off to visit my neighbours right now
Peace be upon you zenuria,
Good of you to come by. Thank you for noticing this. Perhaps slowly the news will get round to the others on the network in time.
Do come again.
Hello!
Love your dewy green pixs…so fresh!
At least we have the same outlook!
Umi Kalthum Ngah
Penang, Malaysia
Peace be upon you NeenaUmi,
Good of you to come by. Welcome to Dont be sad. It is always curious to meet new people wit the same outlook.
Do visit again-
I already did it, and enjoyed visiting our little community.
As-salaamu’alaykum wa Rahmatu Llahi wa Barakatuhu
Absolutely wonderful idea! And neighbours are very important, not just the ones you physically live next to.. but even the person who sits next to you.
So my update on things. AlhumduliLlah, I think I visited almost everyone. I wasn’t able to post a comment on “Another Day In The Dunya” (I think only WordPress people can)..it’s unfortunate, I really enjoyed reading his/her blog.
Today I received a wonderful visit from “Let’s Make A Kinder World”, and she left a lovely recipe and comment for me. AlhumduliLlah, it’s nice to meet others, and share ideas.
Jazak’Allahu khair.
Wa’alaykum as-salaam
Farhana
Wonderful idea – only I didn’t grasp the concept of “neighbour” (lol) until checking in here and have visited – I believe – everyone but the people above and below. What am I like? I’ll be visiting the whole list in time. But I have had fun today, looking at what you’re all up to. Really inspired me. Well done dontbesad, let’s build a little community up and spread this worldwide. Much love
Peace, blessing and mercy upon you Farhana and Sandy,
Thank you for both taking the time to build our community.
Farhana- Our neighbours are important, indeed. Good of you, as ever, to be the first to visit your neighbours (I will contact Another day in the dunya). I was delighted to hear your story– really.
Sandy- Nice of you to be back at Dont be sad. Yes, the concept of “neighbour” is somewhat abstract- here at Dont be sad a little lateral thinking is merited. Thank you for your encouraging comments. And for going out your way to spread good. Without supporters like you Dont be sad would be at a great loss.
It was heart melting to hear Farhana tell of your visit and how two neighbours have interacted. Just this one instance is enough to justify the existence of the network.
Do keep in touch at Dont be sad.
That’s ever so kind of you to say that Dontbesad. Yes, I had visit and a comment that made me look at something in a new way from Farhana, who also has a beautiful site and she has inspired me to actually make a start on doing something constructive to help others. Bless you, much love, Sandy
Salams all,
[Thanks for the email dbs]
Nice idea, will be visiting my neighbours this morning insha Allah!
Sorry you had problems commenting on my blog Farhana, I didn’t know I had settings on ‘Registered users only’. Have changed now.
Peace be upon you Sandy and BM,
Sandy- Thank you for kindly responding– really. I’ll say again, without your participation forming this little community cannot be possible. If you do have any ideas for which the Dont be sad network might be used for, please do get in touch- always open for idea.
BM- Thank you for coming again to Dont be sad. Good of you to respond to my email.
Keep up the good work–
Thank you for your kind comment dontbesad, I am in a bit of a pickle, unfortunately this time it’s personal and extends beyond the computer, but I hope normal service will be resumed and I will be back shortly.
Much love and keep up the good work
Sandy
Peace be upon you Sandy,
Good of you to come back to visit Dont be sad.
After hardship comes ease…
Do visit again.