I grew up in a household where rarely did we end a conversation or part company without first saying, “I love you.” That is very special to me. Even though it was said thousands of times, it never once lost its power and meaning. So when see the absence of this in the lives in so many other people, I am saddened and a little troubled. Some people may not have heard “I love you” in a very, very long time. There’s something tragically wrong with that. I am reminded of how much we take for granted in our relationships.
We lead busy, noisy lives and it seems our days are only getting busier. In all the hustle and bustle, we often forget to take even a few seconds to let our friends and family know that they are loved, appreciated, needed, or just how important they are to us. Even in strained relationships, there is always something good that can be highlighted. You never know when the last time you will see someone will come.
So, on this day, while you still have an opportunity to do so, I encourage you—no, I challenge you to reach out to someone and let them know that they are loved and appreciated. Tell them what you appreciate about them and that they are on your mind. Go through your Facebook feed or scroll through the contacts in your phone and find someone (or better yet, a whole lot of someones) to whom you could give a quick word of encouragement or gratitude. It may take you just a few seconds to do so, but how special and momentous that could be in their life. Just a quick “I am thinking of you and I want you to know that you are loved…” could change someone’s day, give them a needed boost, or literally save their life.
Don’t live in regret. Live in love.
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