Comments on: You’re Not Too Busy

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:37:00 +0000

We live in a world where so many people, especially young people like myself, use technology to contact friends via text, email, im etc. that we have lost the meaning of personal contact. It’s just a text or email so I cant see the person, why does it matter if i get back to them. My mom drove this into me when I was younger “actions speaks louder then words”. Actually call your friends, email, text, etc and tell them they are awesome and you love them. It makes a big difference in their lives and yours .

By: sameve

sameve — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 18:37:00 +0000

I’ve heard this a lot from certain friends too, and that’s what inspired me to write this post. The thing is, everyone is busy, but no one is too busy to make a little time and effort to maintain the important relationships in their lives. If they think they are, it’s just an excuse. I hope your friend realizes that she can and should make time for you! Thanks for the comment!

By: sameve

sameve — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 17:04:00 +0000

Exactly! People can’t read our minds, and even if they know how much they mean to us, that doesn’t mean we never have to show them or tell them. I’m glad you liked the post! Thanks for the comment!

By: Latishia

Latishia — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 07:53:00 +0000

I hear the b word a lot too, especially from certain friends. to be honest, it does feel more like -”Your after these things in my life: Studies, classes, work, homework, and then, oh you fit in” She`s even told me that that school work is more important then spending quality time with me (her best bud) when I have called to ask if she wants to grab a cup of coffee or whatever.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 07:45:00 +0000

Thanks for this! Its so easy to get caught up in your own busy agendas to forget the people whom we love, and that we should n`t take our friendships, close relationships for granted, even when we are busy ,we should still show the love!

By: sameve

sameve — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:55:18 +0000

Thanks Beth! It's so important to make time for the special people in our lives, not just for them, but for us too.

By: Beth Oppenheim

Beth Oppenheim — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:21:02 +0000

This is a wonderful post, Sam. I think it is very easy for us to get caught up in the drama, and the craziness – and it's important to make time. I struggle with the balance sometimes, but it's a work in progress.

By: sameve

sameve — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:32:31 +0000

Hi Ty. I know what you mean. It's hard to put in the effort and not have it reciprocated. That's why I wanted to remind people that they're never too busy for the people who matter. No matter how much you have going on, there is no way that taking 5 minutes to send out a few texts or e-mails will ruin everything. Plus, having strong, loving relationships will have a positive impact on your life overall. Thanks for sharing your perspective!

By: sameve

sameve — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:29:00 +0000

Jonha: Yes, making time implies an active effort on your part, while finding time is more tenuous. I agree that we should make a habit of letting our loved ones know that they are loved. Thanks for the comment!

By: Ty Unglebower

Ty Unglebower — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 21:10:45 +0000

I wish more of my “friends” felt this way. Less then 10% of overtures or messages I extend to them ever get returned or even acknowledged, and the refrains is always, “I'm busy,”. When people matter, they should be worth the 5 seconds to shoot an e-mail response.