When we remember the past, often it’s with a touch of nostalgia.
For instance, did you ever say, “Times were simpler then” or “Those were the good old days”? I used to say it all the time. Then I realized how good I have it today.
I think I’m doing OK and life is way better now than it was when I was a kid. Sure, times were simpler then but only because my parents had all the weight in the world on their shoulders. Today, it’s up to me to get things done. My kids also have their lives to lead.
That’s OK. It’s great to remember the good old days and enjoy the memory.
Sometimes I think back to all the work and stress I had back then, it wasn’t a cake walk. Now, life for me is so much easier. Sure, I still have stress in my life but with age comes perspective. I can see if something is really going to be a catastrophe or if it won’t.
I worry, but now I carefully pick what I can worry about. I could care less about things that are beyond my control unless they affect me directly. Like inflation. There’s nothing I can do but I have to live with paying more for my utilities and food. That sucks, but I can’t do anything about it so my worry is less about inflation and more about maintaining my income. I think I can control my income.
The good old days weren’t always good, keep that in mind.
Don’t judge the past with the values of today. Things were literally different then. Times were different. People were different. I would like to think we’re evolving. Sometimes I feel were’ going backwards or headed in the wrong direction.
All I can do is control myself and my actions and live by my values. The rest is out of my control.