Transience of Life

I miss my friends and my mentors in the United States and the UK. Granted, my distance from them--even if temporary--is of my own making, my own choosing. But the reality of distance has made me much more observant and reflective about the reality--and frailty--of human relationships. The reality is, though we may not want it to be so, being at long distances makes it harder to maintain contact. We naturally gravitate to people whom we can interact with on a daily basis, and if someone moves away, communication with that person tends to taper off gradually. I've been guilty of it myself. We all lead busy lives. One of the downsides of modern communication methods is their impersonal nature. So my resolution as we move towards the half-way mark of 2011 is to make a concerted effort to stay in touch with the people that mean so much to me, and who have given me so much joy, love and support. So please forgive me if sometimes come across as nagging or pestering in communication. Its because I want to retain the relationships that mean so much. Love to all.