Continuing my education at the University of Delaware has been fruitful and fulfilling in many ways. Various experiences lead to my perspective widening on both problems and, more importantly, people.
I recently watched a Jay Shetty video explaining the three reasons as to why people enter your life. I am the last person to dig deeper into philosophical questions and matters. However, I could not help but reflect on those who shaped me to be the person I am today. In response, I decided to write a thank you letter inspired by “3 Reasons”.
SEASON
I’ll be blunt – time was short and sweet, whether it be a week, month, or semester. We may have shared a few laughs, tears, or both. Possibly, you introduced me to people, or maybe I did the same for you. Either way, I think it is safe to say that we both stepped out of our comfort zones to meet someone new and put ourselves out there. I gained new experiences only to have us part ways shortly after. Even if I don’t miss you to this day, I value the memories we made together and new stories because of this short-term friendship.
REASON
A more rooted relationship that may plausibly have to cut itself short due to circumstances and where you and the other person are in life. However, I find these relationships to be more fulfilling in the sense that the other person teaches me and fills what I am missing. These people understood me better than I understood myself, even if we had to part ways in similar manners to those of seasonal peers.
To the dear people who have taught me “reasons”, I value your wisdom and knowledge and wish that I had more to offer. I am unsure as to why you chose to help me, as you received nothing in return. If anything, I can only do the same for others and become a “reason” just as you were to me. I hope that our paths cross again, even if God has no plans or directions for this.
LIFETIME
A note to those who’ve stuck with me throughout the years and accepted the nadir of my flaws, weaknesses, and quirks:
Words cannot equate to or surmount how much I cherish you, even if I fail to show it. You continuously pop up in my life, fate or not. I make mistakes but learn from the values and strength that you exhibit. You prove how it takes only a single person to keep you going during the worst of times, and I keep you in mind whenever I want to quit. You motivate me to better myself, and I aim to spread your wit, kind heart, and loyalty. A daunting, near-impossible challenge – hence why I gravitate toward you all to wallow in these golden relationships.
With style,
Sarah
