Wes Kao š
5 months ago
Living in the past is sad. Thatās why I try to be ānostalgic in the moment.ā What does this mean?
Nostalgia is the feeling of being wistful about the past. Itās a bittersweet (happy and sad) feeling. Some people like being nostalgic. They like thinking about old friends, old memories, and times that have come to pass. But Iāve always disliked it.
Why? It felt unsatisfying to yearn for something that doesnāt exist anymore.
Thats why Iām nostalgic in the moment. When Iām experiencing something, Iām grateful and nostalgic for it WHILE ITS HAPPENING. This helps me appreciate the moment now, instead of waiting to appreciate it later when itās gone.
To be clear, Iām not saying you shouldnāt think of old happy memories. I love looking at photos and thinking of good times. But for me, thereās a difference between āYeah, those times were awesomeā š„¹š vs āSigh, those times were awesomeā¦ā š„ŗš
If thereās a beautiful scene youāre living, donāt wait until you look at pictures next year to remember how much fun the moment was. Donāt wait until you wish you could go back. Be nostalgic in the moment.
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