A recent interview Jeri did with
her sorority, Tri Delta, Living in 3D, got us thinking about reunions. We’ve heard from so many readers who have
told us stories about reconnecting with old friends and making new ones via
attending reunions of every kind imaginable: family, camp, high school, college,
sorority, fraternity, with friends who served together in the military and
former work associates. Rick and I are
Avon Products alumni (that’s where we met), and have reconnected with friends
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When we started discussing
reunions we went to Google to see what was being said about them. Should people go or avoid them at all
costs. We found several prominent
articles on all kinds of reunions that were both pro and con. But
what was telling were the themes of the articles, for example: 31 Reasons Why You Should Go to Your High School Reunion . Another
articled trumpeted 6 Reasons Why High School Reunions Shouldn’t Exist. Some of the reasons in both articles were
funny, sad, and even downright crazy.
But 31 trumps 6, so our advice is go to any and all reunions with an
open mind and an open heart.
Attending a reunion is a form of
rewiring®. Yet many people dismiss
reunions as not necessary. Some don’t
want to revisit bad memories or avoid them at all costs because, “I look too
old” or I’ve gained too much weight.” Entrepreneurs clearly don’t see it that way. They jump at the chance to go to
reunions. Why? Because entrepreneurs view it as a new learning experience that will improve their chances for success. A conversation at a reunion may lead to a new
idea, a new client, a new supplier, a new career opportunity or a whole new
perspective.
You don’t have to be an
entrepreneur to get something positive from a reunion. It may lead to new ideas where to travel, what
classes to take, hobbies to begin, where to volunteer and give back. You may even find someone to travel with,
play a sport with, or just go have fun with.
Whether you continue to work, want to start a new business, or increase
your leisure time enjoyment, you can benefit from what you find out at a
reunion.
So go to your reunion. You may find some pleasant surprises and unexpected magic when you walk down memory lane.
