It is so difficult, isn’t it? We never want to say farewell to anything good (and sometimes even bad) that has been a part of us. Whether it is a lengthy trip or a complete move to a different city we are constantly bombarded with people, habits and belongings we do not want to leave behind. We try desperately to avoid the plans to meet again in the future, the questions on the next step and the admonition that reminds us of our mistakes. We keep it together and toughen up knowing that all will come loose the last day before the journey. Dignity consumed. Strength over-spent. Surrounded by loved ones, we turn into little babies constantly looking for hugs and attention.
On top of the emotional stress, we are forced to go through the superficial goodbye chat with the people we were never close with. The small talks, the customary need to take one out for a farewell drink and the request to have one’s detailed contact information…An unavoidable process that we always dread.
Let’s never say goodbye, skip the good wishes and just end with “see you soon”. The how, the when and the where will come to us. All in good time…
See you when I see you…