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This week's episode of Share The Struggle podcast starts with having an uncomfortable conversation to cancel an event and maintain a relationship. Weighing the importance of potential gain vs core values to make the best decision.
A 40th birthday party for a great friend gathers childhood friends and creates a nostalgic atmosphere full of memories. Keith wakes up feeling motivated and optimistic for the future these feelings fuel some thought and a great discussion.
Discussion points and knowledge found from these resources;
https://youtu.be/s--bdwJ60Ks You are your memories, Ryan Cummins, TedTalk Hollywood
Nobel Price winning neuroscientist Dr Eric Kandal https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Kandel
"You are who you are by what you learn and what you remember you are your memories."
"You are who you are by what you learn and what you remember"
Examining the two types of memory short term vs long term low stimulus vs sensitized you learn that long terms do more than stick with you they change you.
https://pca-global.com/benefits-of-nostalgia/
Nostalgia is a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past typically for a period or place with happy personal associations. When people speak wistfully of the past they typically become more optimistic and inspired about the future.
https://www.harleytherapy.co.uk/counselling/nostalgia-good-or-bad.htm#:~:text=We%20miss%20and%20long%20for,to%20learn%20from%20our%20reminiscing.
If nostalgia is random and unconscious it can be negative and we must be aware of the difference between nostalgic memories and unhealthy thoughts that actually lead to mental health issues.
Like most things in life, moderation is best when nostalgia is used to ground us and motivate us it's a useful tool but we must not let it overwhelm us and defeat us as we find ourselves in the never-ending self-assessing perfection quest.
