Way on back in the beginning of January I talked about Operation Catch Up. I thought it would be a nice little thing to help keep up with my friends. It has been that, but it really has been a bit more. It has contributed to several relationships that I had in the past getting stronger and functioning on a level that I haven't had since I lived near them. It has been really great.
I have started developing a stronger feeling of having a place in the world. Where I feel like I belong in a network of people, and that I really matter. I wouldn't say I felt useless or anything before, but I definitely felt alone quite a bit. Having this group of people I consistently communicate with makes me feel more connected.
None of this is earth shattering or even new. It probably borders on painfully obvious for some people. However, this kind of relational focus has not been something I have had before. And I have to say it is pretty great.
I was a little apprehensive to start. I was concerned that the people on my list would not be interested in the gesture, or at least respond to it apathetically. However, I the response has been overwhelmingly positive, and it has even resulted in people contacting me. Which is not something that has ever happened to me with any kind of frequency.
So I would highly suggest, for anyone who doesn't come naturally to maintaining a large number of relationships, trying this. It is worth it.
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