Wanting to be the change in the world I want to see, and thinking about how many people I know who are no longer practicing Mormonism. I thought about how it could be a welcomed gesture to reach out, to see how things are going for them since we last spoke. One, it's no secret that the Loneliness Epidemic isn't helping anyone out. And there's a good excuse to reach out, and check on your ~~brothers and sisters~~ friends and family who decided that Mormonism wasn't for them. It's up to you to help prevent loneliness and here's another way to help do so.
This next part is a reach, but I felt it was worth putting out there. It would be intriguing to have current Mormons reach out to us to have a civil discussion about faith/religion and/or life philosophy. Not everyone was 'cut from the same cloth,' so personal histories, decisions, and actions are more likely to differ. And being able to 'remember the human' is a skill I feel needs more practice in this world. My take on it is, if we can't remember that you're speaking to another human being, it can lead to separatist thinking, which in turn can lead to worse things. Like I said, it's a reach, but I see it as a noble thing to do. And trust me, I've been in mental spaces where I thought all practicing Mormons were idiots, allowing themselves and others to be fed lies, etc, etc. But many things actually connect us all, and it's important to bring those forward in this day and age.
And remember...
