Discussion»Statements»Rosie's Corner» Retroactive happiness is not nearly as good as being "in the moment and present". Ever realize you didn't know how good you had it then?
Retroactive happiness is not nearly as good as being "in the moment and present". Ever realize you didn't know how good you had it then?
Ever look back to the past and realize the days you took for granted were your happiest days and wish you could relive them in the now? Too soon old too late schmart? Is that true for you?
Many people long for the "good ol' days". Ah, the "good ol' days". Life was easier back then. Things weren't near as bad back then as they are now. People were friendlier, lines in the grocery store were shorter, the sky was bluer, ..... Problem is, our memory isn't as good as we think. When we look back to the "good ol' days", not only do we we tend to forget about the times, but we embellish the good times. Were the "good ol' days" good 24/7, or do we kind of blurr it altogether? How about that time when you ('you' as in general, not personal) fell down and skinned your knee? How about the time you were bullied at school and came how crying? How about the time you had to study for exams instead of going out with your friends. How about the time you got fired from your job? How about the times when you were so short on cash you didn't know how you'd ever pay your bills and put food on the table for your family? How about all those visits to the hospital emergency room (for yourself or a family member)? How about those funerals you had to attend? You sure didn't consider those days "good" at the time.
Yet now we look back and wish we could relive those "good ol' days". What we don't seem to realize is that when we long for those days we're missing out on today. Sure we're older now and our bodies aren't as healthy as they were back then. Sure we had some good memories. But we also must remember that these days (as bad as we think they are now) will be the "good 'ol days" we'll be long for tomorrow.
I agree in generalities. Not in specifics. The good old days when people who are no longer here were there. They made those days good. Not what happened to YOU but what THEY BROUGHT TO YOU. That's what I long for back when in those "good old days". They live only in memory now and when I'm gone they will also be gone. I find that incredibly sad. When my sis and I die there will be no living being who remembers our parents. SIGH. Thank you for your reply Shuhak. Happy Saturday.
Shuhak 