Society & Culture
The other morning, I was deep in thought about the sadness of nostalgia I had recently experienced. Nostalgia had overtaken me numerous times in the past year, and I wonder if there’s a tipping point in one’s life that’s related to getting older. Is nostalgia somehow related to wisdom and a greater critical mass of life experience, and thus memory? Perhaps the COVID-19 lockdowns have something to do with it. With less social activity and other distractions, I’ve had more time to think about better times—so to speak. In this episode I share,My experiences of nostalgia.Where the meaning of nostalgia comes from (and how it used to be considered an affliction).What are the insights, self-awareness, wisdom, and experience of gratitude that you can gain from moments of nostalgia?What to do if you feel regret, as I sometimes do, in my trips down memory lane.Read the post on The Ascent on Medium.Are you enjoying the Think Queerly Podcast?If yes, would you take a few seconds to give me a 5-star rating or leaving me a review on Apple Podcasts? This will make a huge difference in how many new people discover my show. Sign up for my weekly newsletter or download one of my free Personal Evolution Practices which you will find at DarrenStehle.com.