29 July · Missing company means the visit mattered.

Sadness

I feel lonelier just after my friends leave.

A little room to breathe.29 July

Sadness

“πᾶσα φιλία διʼ ἑαυτὴν ἀρετή· ἀρχὴν δὲ εἴληφεν ἀπὸ τῆς ὠφελείας.”

English translation

“Every friendship is an excellence in itself, even though it begins in mutual advantage.”

Epicurus — Vatican Sayings, c. 300 BCE; collection first published 188823English translation by Peter Saint-AndreRead the source ↗

Missing company means the visit mattered.

The quiet after a good visit can feel sharper than the quiet before it. You haven't lost the connection because the room is empty again; you may simply need a gentle way to settle into your own evening.

ONE SMALL STEP

Send a thank-you message, then choose something comforting for yourself.

A little room to breathe.29 July

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