When you say “goodbye,” your brain begins the mourning process. It tells the amygdala: This connection is over. Protect yourself.
So tonight, think of the person you miss most. The one who is a plane ride away. The one who is a lifetime away. The one who is right next to you but emotionally distant. Whisper it. Write it. Sing it. Until We Meet Again
This usage is famously captured in the lyrics of the beloved hymn, "God Be With You Till We Meet Again." Written by Jeremiah Rankin in 1882, the hymn was composed specifically to provide a wordsmith's answer to the need for a "goodbye" that felt more hopeful. When you say “goodbye,” your brain begins the
“Farewell is not forever. It’s just a breath until we meet again. 🌙✨” When you say “goodbye