Got old friends? Get together again

Leaving our reunion I was more highly aware of the great gifts my old friends possess, and how much I learned from them in just a few days. Among others, one thing stood out to me — perhaps because I'm such a Type A structure nut — which was how things flowed without mega preparation. The days and plans just seemed to fall together naturally (in an attempt to quell said Type A, my personal mantra the whole weekend was "Just be," and celebrated that I refrained from typing it on a goal board and adding three motivational quotes).

Each woman added her own uniqueness to make it happen: One lady was in-the-know about downtown Portland and directed us to great restaurants; one lady was Mary Poppins and produced snacks, drinks, even a First Aid kit on demand; and one lady's simple presence opened doors to which we wouldn't have been ordinarily privy.

Truly, nurturing key friendships from people who knew you when is renewing and enlightening. If you haven't seen or talked with an old high school friend in years, call, e-mail, or pony express them. Don't worry about gained weight, wrinkles or what state your life is in, just do it.

This week I invite you to "make the call" and enjoy what follows. "Ready, OK!"

LIFEPrinciple: Take five minutes right now and consider three friends with whom you want to reconnect. Find their phone numbers and make it happen!

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