The unexamined life is not worth living. I sense a lot of powerful emotions in this thread. Thanks for all the input and honesty everyone. I will continue to consider and refer to what has been said in this thread. I am left with two questions, one practical and the other abstract.

First question: Is it a good idea to attempt to rekindle the flames of past relationships? Specifically, I usually break contact with past partners when things start to go south or tend to get more serious. I feel that many people are in different places emotionally during different times of their life, especially the women I seem to attract. I have some girls in mind with which each of us really enjoyed the others company, and shared some strong emotions. It has been more than a month, and for some closer to a semester since I have talked to these girls. Will the time off yield a new and better perspective, or should I carry on in silence and let them go.
I would say no...at this point if the break up is fresh looking for a rebound will serve no purpose other than one, Im in the same boat and Im taking some time to get my mind set back to zero, refresh the batteries and not make the same mistakes I did this time around.

2nd question: A point that was discussed is planning and playing for long-term success rather than falling for short term pleasure. My concern is that like many things in life, the more vigorously one purses a serious relationship, the harder it is to obtain. Where is the middle point between living in the moment, and vigorously pursuing future ends.