It amazes me how an email out of the blue from someone you haven’t talked to in ages can make your day. I recently received one of these from someone (who will remain nameless) whom I haven’t spoken to in about 4 years, and I was so touched I have gone back and read it several times since then. Without much chit-chat, he went straight to the point:
So you’re backpacking across Europe! That has to be one of the most awesomest (and yes, I know that’s not really even a word) things I’ve ever heard anybody do. I wish I had the tenacity to do something that extreme. The crazy thing is though, there’s no reason why I couldn’t. I don’t have anything holding me back besides myself, but I guess that’s a big enough hurtle to prevent me from doing something like this. I’m truly in awe that you’re actually going to do this.
You know, Mary, I’m not really 100% sure why I’m writing this to you. I know it’s partly to say “hi” but also it’s partly because I admire what you are doing and just wanted to convey that to you. You are one of those rare people that is going to take a real chance and not just let things pass them by. Congratulations, and I wish you the best of luck on your adventure.
I was truly touched by this email – thank you to that person!
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