Teddy's Tidbits

I’ve had a rude awakening and a sudden realization of what it feels to be on the other end of this sentence. When my mother was in Korea, I didn’t think about her much and I made some terrible mistakes like forgetting her birthday… twice. A classic example of out of sight, out of mind. Naturally, she was very saddened and upset. Thinking back, I have unintentionally made similar mistakes to so many important people in my life that I’ve lost touch with. It’s happened with family members and friends alike. Part of why this happens is my own weakness and inability to be more considerate. Another part (and the larger part, I hope) is the inevitable “drifting apart” that happens when you take different paths in this journey we call life. It is extremely difficult to be mindful of those that you don’t interact with on a regular basis.

As you lose touch with someone, the conversations tend to become more awkward and the simple joys of enjoying one another’s company start to fade away. You miss out on the small details of everyday life and eventually, your relationship morphs back into an acquaintance.

I hope I can be a better person and be more mindful, more considerate about the relationships I’ve built over the years. Too long have I sat passively by seeing friends and family drift away for no other reason than being out of sight and out of mind.