Love people

I feel like one of those cringey homeless guys on the street by the stoplight when I say this…but love people. It’s like a prophecy.

Sometimes, after talking to one of my friends, or hanging out with them, oftentimes, I just feel so grateful. And so lucky to have them in my life. Like they’re just great people…and I love them. And I always make sure to let them know that.

Just even knowing that these wonderful people exist in this lifetime at the same time as I do…our lifetimes overlap, is something to make me smile and genuinely help me make it through the day or make it through this life.

I don’t know what I did to deserve these people…and I can’t believe they care for me…but it’s so great that they do! And I will cherish them and love them.

There is nothing like a long catch-up session with an old friend you haven’t seen in a long time. One that leaves you smiling. One where time flies…and you don’t want it to end. It’s sad when it comes to end, people are busy, time to go…but it feels so good to talk to them, and you’re so glad you did it. You’re so glad for them, to have them in your life. Everyone’s busy, but we make time for each other. And it makes it even more special. Limited time. We have limited time on this Earth in general. Too limited to not let the people you love know…that you love them. That you’re grateful for them. And so glad you have them. That you’re there for them, through thick and thin.

Or what about that moment you see a friend you haven’t seen in a long time, and your heart is pumping because you’re so happy to see them. And you can’t control your smiling. You just love them.

And, it’s like nothing has changed? Even if everything has changed? But nothing between you two? Kind-of incredible if you ask me. The fact that your entire life can make 180 flips, but friendships last all through it. And are even stronger for it.

Or what about those moments you think, “I can’t wait to tell _____ about this.” Or even while it’s happening, something funny, you’re trying to keep it in, take it in, and think to yourself “Oh I just can’t WAIT to tell them about this! They’re going to think it’s so funny! It’ll be great to see their reaciton!” Maybe some drama is unfolding right in front of you. Or someone says something, and you want to laugh but you have to hold it in.

Or what about those moments when you are telling your story or anecdote or joke or whatever it is…and it’s great to tell them the story, see their reaction, and see their engagement. Hear their reaction. Hear their advice, comments, feedback. Friends can basically be your therapy…are your therapy…who even knows you better, than them? Who needs therapy?

Or what about seeing a text…and smiling. Or instantly replying in your head?

How about missing someone, and wanting to talk to them so badly?

Or maybe hearing a song, and wanting to share it, knowing the other person would love it.

All of these things are feelings of love.

Humans- born to be with each other. We are made to need each other. I wonder if it’s even possible to survive without each other…I mean, I guess you could, but maybe on some level, you still mentally and physically need each other…and you wouldn’t be alright…but either way it doesn’t matter, because I know life is so much better lived with friends, and people.

Spending time with people, some of the best time you’ll ever spend. The times you will remember.

But that’s something I felt like I started experiencing during the semester. Simply talking to a friend, and for the rest of the day, I’d think about it. I’d think about what they said. I’d think about how much I loved them. It helped me get through the day. Or talking to them at the end of the day. Equally for the soul.