on keeping bonds...

Last night I went to dinner with a wonderful old friend. I call him "an oldie but a goodie"! We try and get together once or twice a year. While this does not seem to be such a huge task, sometimes it takes great effort and coordination to get together with my friend. Between kids, work, and life in general, months can go by. But then one of us will reach out to the other, we will meet, and reconnect. We can always pick up right where we left off with conversation. We can sit and chat for hours; talking about what is going on in our lives, as well as, our hopes and dreams for the future. We typically we engage in a cocktail and a fine dinner as well, so this makes our meetings extra special. After hours pass, the evening comes to a close. We say our good-byes and we also leave each other with an I Love You. These meetings with most any of my friends are so special to me, and they make me rejuvenated and refocused on life for weeks to come. The problem with all of this is that our visits with our dearest friends seem to be to few and to far between. In the end, we know life is so short, and seems to pass us by in a flash. We often find ourselves wishing we spent more time with loved one's and friends, and less time at work or in front of a television screen. I believe that wonderful people come into our lives for a reason. They teach us things, we teach them things, we bond and connect, we share hopes and dreams, and we exchange love and friendship. I do not believe any of this is random...I do believe people come into our lives for a reason. What we need to do is make the most of the time that we do have with loved one's, create wonderful memories, and cherish every moment.

Today's activity: reconnect

Today I encourage you to reconnect with a friend that you have not seen or talked to in a while. It may even take some time to find this person; perhaps you'll have to look on facebook, or consult an old address book. But take a few minutes to look this person up, and reconnect. Set up a time to chat on the phone, or even better, set up a date for coffee, or lunch. Share the memories of the past, the stories of today, and the hopes of the future. Cherish every minute with your special someone, and when you part, be sure to say I Love You. These words may be hard to get out of your mouth, but friendship is love, and we should all feel confident and secure to spread a little love along the path of life!