Reconnecting with those we’ve lost touch with is one of the most satisfying things you can do. Nowadays we spend so much time 'creeping' on people we used to befriend or haven't heard from in forever because we are curious. Next time you should consider taking the extra step and reach out to them.
The whole process can be very nostalgic. You'll have flashbacks of your time spent together and I hope it puts a smile on your face. Who doesn’t like to take a trip down memory lane and have that warm feeling of what once was? After all, your friends helped define who you are today. It could be the smallest things, but their impact has remained.
So why do we say goodbye to some and remain close with others? It's a question that we could play the blame game with.You could say one person stopped talking to you, so you stopped talking to them but really, it’s a two-way street. Life happens and we end up going down different paths and getting wrapped up in our own little world.
People who were once in our everyday rituals, just become another face in the crowd; one that you can pass without knowing who they are or the details about their life like you once knew. People come and go; its inevitable. Those we hold onto are held onto for a reason. Those who don't make the cut we let go.
Life is made up of our different encounters whether it was for a day, a week or a year. You won't ever forget that person completely. Remember that someone we once knew can become another stranger easier than we realize. Life is made up of our experiences and memories; ones that we will hold onto forever. People in our lives aren’t forever but the memories that we share with them are.
It’s never to late to reach out and rekindle a relationship that has fizzled out. Our old friendships are replaced with new ones as we grow up, move, find jobs, and explore the world. By reconnecting, you can see how much you both have grown and learn from each other. You both have had time to take on the world and now would be a good time to share your thoughts and experiences.
Personally, I have a lot of people in my life that have come and go. I wish I tried harder but I wouldn't put in the effort to stay in touch because I got busy. To be honest it is one of the things in life I regret. I regret not taking those few extra minutes to ask how someone was doing and tell them that I missed them. Good people are hard to come by so hold onto them. All relationships take time and effort, but if it is important to you then make it a priority.
Take a little extra time to hold onto those valuable relationships that you’ve spent time and effort creating. Friendship doesn’t come easily and your friends are irreplaceable, so why not make it last a lifetime.
