Once and i reconnected after many years and apologized for being inconsiderate, naieve and…well you know.

No. A useless pursuit for an individual and generally even groups have little or no effect. There is always simply personal satisfaction. You wanted a brief answer and got the encyclopedia.
Do you really find Lush to be a beneficial experience? I find quite a few people have quit for awhile or to completely depart because it becomes emotionally difficult.