connecting

connecting

Ever have those conversations with friends that include “We really need to talk more and make time to see each other.” ?

Now is the time to do it.

This weekend I talked to 2 girlfriends for 2 hours each. I hadn’t talked to either of them in several months, and I haven’t seen either of them for a year. We’ve been friends for over 20 collective years and these women both know me very well. The conversations were fast and furious with so much to catch up on. We talked until we were forced to stop because either it was time to go to work or phone batteries were dying. I love those conversations. I always hang up with a big smile and feel so lucky to have such incredible people in my life. It doesn’t get much better than spending time connecting and laughing with someone who knows you well and completely loves, supports and respects you. It’s as if the years knowing each other have created an invisible concrete link that’s unbreakable even if life has gotten so busy and time has flown so fast that it’s been weeks or months since you’ve last spoken. Those friendships are the best and ones that are precious to me.

Facebook, texting, and email communications are so typical for all of us- digital connection that’s quick and easy. While quick and easy is convenient an acceptable these days, there will never be a replacement for in person time. Hearing someones voice, or actually being with people that are important to you is so much more special and remembered than that “quick and easy” communication.

As I think about yet another girlfriend today who is having to say a final goodbye to someone who meant the world to her, my heart feels like lead weight, so heavy for her loss. It makes me so thankful for all I have, and reminds me the incredible importance of making time to really connect with the ones we love.

Pick up the phone today if someone is too far away to see in person. If that someone is close by- stop to see them for a few minutes, meet for a coffee, give them a hug and thank them for being in your life. Those are the times that will be cherished and never forgotten.

 

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