In the past, I would see something that reminded me of a loved one. I’d think of them. And I’d tell myself I should tell them I’m thinking of them.
Later.
As you likely guessed, later never happened. I would get distracted by something else. Time would pass. The person never realized I was thinking of them and I DO think of them.
Now, I contact them right away. I’ll send them a quick message. “I saw X, I thought of you, and I smiled.” That’s all that is needed. They know I think of them. I care. They are loved.
(smiles)
