30 September · A gap does not write the next message.

Fear

It's been so long that contacting them now feels awkward.

A little room to breathe.30 September

Fear

“ἡ φιλία περιχορεύει τὴν οἰκουμένην κηρύττουσα δὴ πᾶσιν ἡμῖν ἐγείρεσθαι ἐπὶ τὸν μακαρισμόν.”

English translation

“Friendship dances around the world, announcing to each of us that we must awaken to happiness.”

Epicurus — Vatican Sayings, c. 300 BCE; collection first published 188852English translation by Peter Saint-AndreRead the source ↗

A gap does not write the next message.

Time without contact can make a simple greeting feel loaded with explanation. You cannot know how the other person will respond, but you can offer a warm, low-pressure opening without accounting for every week that has passed.

ONE SMALL STEP

Send a brief 'You crossed my mind today; how have you been?'

A little room to breathe.30 September

A spark of light in your day.

A spark
of light
in your day.