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From Community to Connection: Loneliness Across History and Generations
Sun, Aug 9, 12:00 PMLoneliness is often described as one of the defining problems of modern life. People today can communicate instantly, maintain large online networks, and remain connected across countries and continents. Yet many still experience isolation, emotional distance, and a weakening sense of belonging. But loneliness is not only a modern or individual problem. Its meaning has changed across history. In traditional societies, people often lived within extended families, religious communities, villages, neighbourhoods, and stable social roles. These forms of life could provide belonging, continuity, and mutual support. At the same time, they could also be restrictive, hierarchical, and difficult to escape. A person might rarely be physically alone, yet still feel misunderstood, excluded, or trapped within the expectations of the community. Industrialization, urbanization, migration, and modern individualism gradually transformed these social structures. People gained greater freedom to choose where to live, how to work, whom to love, and what kind of life to build. However, this freedom also weakened some traditional bonds. Families became smaller, work became more mobile, neighbourhoods became less stable, and social relationships increasingly depended on personal choice rather than inherited obligation. Different generations have experienced this transformation in different ways. Older generations may remember stronger local communities, long-term workplaces, and more stable family structures. Younger generations often live with greater personal freedom and digital connectivity, but also with insecure work, frequent mobility, changing relationships, and constant comparison through social media. Digital technology has created new forms of connection. Online communities can help people find friendship, support, knowledge, and belonging beyond geography. At the same time, digital communication may become fragmented, performative, or emotionally shallow. Being constantly reachable does not necessarily mean being deeply known. This raises an important question: have we moved from community to connection without creating enough genuine belonging? In this session, we will explore loneliness as a historical, social, psychological, and generational experience. Rather than treating it simply as a personal weakness or mental-health problem, we will examine how changes in family life, work, cities, technology, culture, and individual freedom have reshaped the ways people relate to one another. We will discuss: * How was loneliness experienced in earlier societies? * Did traditional communities protect people from loneliness, or merely hide it? * How have industrialization, urbanization, and migration changed social relationships? * Why do different generations understand friendship, family, and belonging differently? * Has modern individualism increased freedom at the cost of social stability? * Does digital communication reduce loneliness, or create new forms of it? * What is the difference between being alone, feeling lonely, and lacking belonging? * What kinds of communities do people need today? This will be an open and reflective conversation connecting history, sociology, psychology, technology, and personal experience. Together, we will examine how loneliness has changed across time—and what meaningful connection might look like in the future. *** 📅 Event Details 🗓️ Date: Sunday, 9 August 2026 ⏰ Time: 14:00 📍 Location: Hardenbergstraße 10, 10623 Berlin 📱 WhatsApp: For preparation materials, updates, and directions, join the group chat. [Group Chat Bio KI](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ba8ZAaH2Yuk6FGmD3LLO7H)
Drawing & Coffee: Artist meetup September 5
Sat, Sep 5, 9:00 AM**Join us this Saturday for a relaxed drawing session and creative exchange.** Connect with fellow drawing enthusiasts of all levels—everyone is welcome! We’ll start with a short warm-up exercise, then dive into free drawing until the end. ☕ Coffee will be provided. 🕐 The session ends at 1:00 PM. We’re looking forward to seeing you there! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Kommt am Samstag zu einer entspannten Zeichenrunde und kreativem Austausch.** Trefft andere Zeichenbegeisterte – alle Niveaus sind willkommen! Wir starten mit einer kurzen Aufwärmübung und gehen dann über ins freie Zeichnen. ☕ Für Kaffee ist gesorgt. 🕐 Die Runde endet um 13 Uhr. Wir freuen uns auf euch!
The Boros Collection: Tour a Private Art Collection in a Historic Bunker
Sun, Aug 23, 11:30 AM**"We collect art that we don't understand. The interest in a work of art is preceded by a borderline experience, a strangeness that must not be repelled."** \- Christian and Karen Boros We'll be taking an English tour of the [Boros Collection](https://boros-collection.com/en/), a private collection of contemporary art housed in a converted bunker. If folks are interested, we can have a post-visit drink/snack and chat after. **For this one, tickets must be purchased in advance on the museum [website](https://boros-collection.com/en/book-ticket).** Spots are limited, so grab your ticket now if you think you'll be interested. Book for: Language: English Date: 23.08.2026 Time: 13:30–15:00 See you there!
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Drawing Cafe [#33] Coffee & Sketching in Berlin
Sun, Aug 16, 9:00 AMWe meet and sketch each other in Berlin. This is just an art gym that we also exercise our social skills. Afterwards usually we go for lunch as a group. **How Does It Work?** This event is simple, we meet and sketch each other doing portraits. Most of the participants use pencils or watercolors. Main aim is to socialize while we draw. There will be plenty of time to talk and get to know each other. We have to mention that this event is suitable for all levels. Many have started to draw in our event actually. **Structure** A. Warmup Phase: We pose to each other for 1 minute. B. Main Phase: We pose to each other for 10 minutes. C. Showcase Phase: We show some of the drawings we did to each other. **Who We Are** Creative Sessions is an art events group located in Berlin. **Is it Free?** The event is free of charge. It is advisable to get a drink though. This is a cafe, we need to have at least half of the people on each table with a drink. They accept only cash and most hot drinks cost from 2.50 to 3.50. **How to help or donate?** The event is provided for free but many people help this be a regular thing. We also need people to volunteer and help for minor tasks like the serving of the drinks or cleaning up. Just send us a message. If you want to donate and keep this event from happening, via Paypal to the host (Miltos) : https://ko-fi.com/miltosthings/ **Art Materials?** Bring your own art materials. **Our Instagram Profile** Follow us on instagram @icreativesessions Use the hashtag #icreativesessions on your post description there to find out drawings from the event!
Summer Joy : Art in Park
Sat, Aug 8, 1:00 PMSummer will end soon. So make the most of it and come out to this beautiful park with blanket, snack and a drink. Get your art supply and meet some new creative women. Share a laugh, get inspired, learn something new. No matter what art you are into: painting, sketching, colouring, crocheting, journaling or something else.. all are welcome. Let’s build a community : show up, vibe, network, connect.
Drawing Cafe [#35] Coffee & Sketching in Berlin
Sun, Aug 30, 9:00 AMWe meet and sketch each other in Berlin. This is just an art gym that we also exercise our social skills. Afterwards usually we go for lunch as a group. **How Does It Work?** This event is simple, we meet and sketch each other doing portraits. Most of the participants use pencils or watercolors. Main aim is to socialize while we draw. There will be plenty of time to talk and get to know each other. We have to mention that this event is suitable for all levels. Many have started to draw in our event actually. **Structure** A. Warmup Phase: We pose to each other for 1 minute. B. Main Phase: We pose to each other for 10 minutes. C. Showcase Phase: We show some of the drawings we did to each other. **Who We Are** Creative Sessions is an art events group located in Berlin. **Is it Free?** The event is free of charge. It is advisable to get a drink though. This is a cafe, we need to have at least half of the people on each table with a drink. They accept only cash and most hot drinks cost from 2.50 to 3.50. **How to help or donate?** The event is provided for free but many people help this be a regular thing. We also need people to volunteer and help for minor tasks like the serving of the drinks or cleaning up. Just send us a message. If you want to donate and keep this event from happening, via Paypal to the host (Miltos) : https://ko-fi.com/miltosthings/ **Art Materials?** Bring your own art materials. **Our Instagram Profile** Follow us on instagram @icreativesessions Use the hashtag #icreativesessions on your post description there to find out drawings from the event!
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