Branching

A few years ago if you asked me how important to me the people in my life were, I would say that they were not very important or impactful at all. I had no comprehension of what its like to let people into your life, or to reach out and touch the lives of others. I'm not sure if it was some of the issues I had with others in high school, or if maybe its the sort of lesson you have to grow up a bit to learn, but I have come to understand how important people are. And not just the ones I know personally, but just individuals on this planet in general. Sharing with others, be it experiences or just good will, is an intricately important part of life.
This weekend was filled with seeing friends I rarely get to see, experiencing traditions, and laughter. Its been surprisingly easy to allow myself to forget the love I left behind, and become busy with other things or with new people. But getting to be with people that I care about and spending two days just taking everyone in has been one of the most terrific feelings. I've realized that you don't leave love behind- it is carried with you, buried in both your conscious, and your subconscious, in every second of the day.
I am so grateful that I was able to experience this past weekend. It serves as a reminder that our lives are laced together openly; things from the past influence the future, and we build those futures to incorporate our gained wisdom and love. The people from my past who have stuck with me, and the people who I am connected with without ever meeting them, these are the people who I am using to create my future and my present. I am finally beginning to realize how intensely lucky I am to be surrounded by these people.