I do an almost annual (I don't "schedule" it that way, but for some reason it always happens around the end of the year),
where I reach out to almost everyone I know & had a connection with at some point, checking in on them (especially people I haven't talked to for a while).
Some people are more welcoming than others, some people even slightly forget you,
but I still love doing it with all of its varied receptions,
and it really goes a long way in showing people that you still appreciate them.
As a side point, I think the driver for this is that I happen to think of everyone I ever knew as 1 of 1, and can't be ever even slightly be replicated in another relationship I have,
so I'm usually very excited to hear how that 1 irreplacable piece of the universe is doing in life & reignite that connection with them
(if they're willing to go down that route obviosuly...).
I like this. I did something similar around Thanksgiving last year, texting people I hadn't talked to in so long about how I'm thankful for the memories we share.
This hits home today Jeff. A high school friend just passed away and your article reminds me of our friendship. She was a great human. Thank you for the insight on friendship, it’s so important to remember ❤️
Speaking of friendships falling out,
I do an almost annual (I don't "schedule" it that way, but for some reason it always happens around the end of the year),
where I reach out to almost everyone I know & had a connection with at some point, checking in on them (especially people I haven't talked to for a while).
Some people are more welcoming than others, some people even slightly forget you,
but I still love doing it with all of its varied receptions,
and it really goes a long way in showing people that you still appreciate them.
As a side point, I think the driver for this is that I happen to think of everyone I ever knew as 1 of 1, and can't be ever even slightly be replicated in another relationship I have,
so I'm usually very excited to hear how that 1 irreplacable piece of the universe is doing in life & reignite that connection with them
(if they're willing to go down that route obviosuly...).
I like this. I did something similar around Thanksgiving last year, texting people I hadn't talked to in so long about how I'm thankful for the memories we share.
This hits home today Jeff. A high school friend just passed away and your article reminds me of our friendship. She was a great human. Thank you for the insight on friendship, it’s so important to remember ❤️
I’m sorry to hear that, Kim. Definitely. Thank you for reading.