old friends new beginnings

Had some lunch with some friends that I haven't seen in over 10 years. It's funny how long it's been since I made contact with these people. And now, after all this time, I still feel as if I have this deep connection with them. I wonder why I never attempted contacting them earlier. Maybe I thought that they wouldn't care to hear from me? Maybe I was being lazy? Or maybe I have forgotten how to appreciate the past and the people that were with me at crucial times in my life. There is something I've decided to do these past few days--it's that I will make a conscious effort to develop stronger relationships. I realize how much time I've wasted in building stronger ties to people and I regret the time lost. But, I am glad that I can stop my mental loafing and make a concerted effort at reconnecting with my past in order to develop my future.