It’s been a mental understanding of mine that people come into your life for a period of time.

It might be for a season or for good, but you should never assume the latter. If it’s only for a season, there is a likelihood of running into each other again.

In that event, whatever stasis you left each other on continues as though the resume button has been pressed.

That’s why I always felt it fitting to never say goodbye, but rather “see you later.”

There’s a twinge of guilt in doing so, however, because this mentality could have others mistaking my lack of connection as an arrogant cold shoulder. People are never forgotten, even if it seems that way.

Then, it occurs to me, perhaps I should let those people know I haven’t forgotten them. That I hold them dear to my heart, hope they’re doing well and look forward to a day when circumstances allow us to connect again.

It’s connecting with many people across time and seeing where they are in the present moment. The reconnection has been invigorating and heart warming.

Just the things we need right now.