RE: [aNomad´s thoughts] Is Nostalgia denial of the painful present?
What a wonderfully written and well thought out post!
I experience nostalgia almost always -- in the music I listen, perfume I smell, places I go, food I eat, and even movies I watch! Lol. There are just too many memories to remember in the simple things.
I used to be like you as well. Wanting to go back in time, wanting to relive the past, wanting to bring old people back. But life doesnt come with a time machine so I have no choice but to live in the moment and try to enjoy it as much as I can.
Sometimes old memories still put me in tears, and sometimes they make me smile. And that's the best thing about nostalgia -- it will make you remember not just the painful times, but also the happy times. These memories remind us of the lessons we learned a long time ago. And sometimes they also remind us how far we have come.
Thanks for giving me a time to contemplate, sir.
I used to have a good smell, no I don´t, but I can totally relate to that! Smell are also a great door to take a trip to the past!
Oh, I have like 6-7 movies I rewatch when I need to get in certain mood, those movies are my door to a mindset, we so similar in that aspect :D
Oh yes, I dont want to go back, if i had a chance I would, but im way too focused in the present to actually Want to go back hahaha.
I agree, memories allow us to see where we were and where we are now, and to compare a bit and have some introspective about where we want to be (but without worrying too much about the future!).
Thanks for dropping by my post and taking the time to reply!
It's always a pleasure reading your blog, sir! Keep inspiring people. :)