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We feel that. There’s a wonderful book I read recently called Past Forward: How Nostalgia Can Help You Live A More Meaningful Life by Dr. Clay Routledge which makes a compelling case for the value of nostalgic feeling.

Rather than treating nostalgia as a negative experience that traps people in the past and prevents growth, Routledge explains how nostalgia directs our future actions.

The past isn’t the true destination; it’s just where we go to grab supplies for the trip

Nostalgia is a clue in our subconscious about what makes us feel whole. We lose those things along the way due to circumstances and the ever-changing nature of the world. But every day we have a chance to build a new life. So how are you using those nostalgic feelings to guide your decision making?

Read the full article at Geeky Stoics.

Read more about Past Forward: How Nostalgia Can Help You Live a More Meaningful Life here.

 

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