something as simple as saying goodnight... i never realized how powerful and emotionally important it is to have someone say goodnight. It is a recognition of another's importance.
I just realized how many of my friends no longer have a person telling them goodnight. It is as if that benediction is reserved for family and lovers.and pets.. but it shouldn't be... should it?
I always make it a point to text someone goodnight... and always have 2-3 people that I say good night to... likewise I recieve about the same amount...
when was the last time that you said good night to someone? when was the last time it was said to you? It is a powerful form of "I love you" that i think we take for granted or forget about.
I encourage you to reach out to a friend and text him/her a good night. Get in the habit of calling someone and telling them goodnight. Drive home the point that another individual in your life has importance to you.
It will be reciprocated... trust me, it is addictive.
Other powerful messages:
Good morning.
I miss you.
Anyway, the other night I went out to dinner and then bowling with a friend. On the way home, we were texting back and forth about how much fun we had. We then said good night via text. Immediately after that my wife called me (she was in San Antonio) to tell me good night, then my mom... weird... but it got me thinking about it. Just now, in bed my wife leaned over and said good night and I was inspired to write this...
I hope you are well, whereever you are and I hope you are not feeling alone.
(no I am not going to end this with a cheesy good nite)
