We avoid it, but we gotta do it.

Over the years, I’ve made a list of people I didn’t connect with for a variety of reasons. Attitudes, personality, or work ethic included.

Now I’m older, wiser, stronger and I see what I could’ve done differently. I look back and I often wonder what could’ve happened if I didn’t shut that door.

What if I would’ve taken a different perspective?

With this new “superpower,” what would you do?

Maybe you would call someone and talk about the attitude you had on a day where they needed you to be calmer. Or calling someone to talk about the lack of support they felt when they confided in you.

For me, I can think moments when someone was trying to feel heard and I let my leadership voice get the best of me. I let my weapon system go.

As I venture to a new place in my life I reminisce on those moments. For months know I can’t get certain people out of my mind.

Today, I start reaching out. And to be honest, it will take time. I know I have to reach out and some will come easier than others but I know a good way forward is up.

So here I go.

And you? Do you have a list? Maybe one or two people you think of often and wonder when you could speak to them again and finally sort through those delicate topics you once shoved into your closet?

If you have a list, long or short, today’s the day you start.

See you on the others side.