Whether we think more about the past or the future depends on what’s happening in our lives at the time. Reconnecting with an old relative earlier this year made me nostalgic. Also, becoming very ill made me reflective because I realized how fragile life is. Seeing an old friend or relative that you haven’t seenContinue reading “Do You Spend More Time Thinking About the Future or the Past?”
Category Archives: Thoughtful Thursday
Are You Seeking Security or Adventure?
As we move through life, our desires and priorities shift, which means our interest in adventure and security changes. In our younger years, adventure tempts us. The world is new and full of experiences. We have fewer obligations and more time to recover from risk. A spontaneous road trip, quitting a job for a year-longContinue reading “Are You Seeking Security or Adventure?”
Does Memory Get Better With Age?
When we think of aging, memory is often viewed as something that declines. That is true (I’ve looked for my phone while holding it in my hand), but in many ways, memory also gets better with age. As adults, our brains become more skilled at organizing, filtering, and shaping memories. We can look at picturesContinue reading “Does Memory Get Better With Age?”
Do you remember growing old?
It just hits you very suddenly. That moment came for me in the most unexpected way: someone casually asked, “How old is your parent?” And then I did the math, because if my parent is X years old, that makes me Y years old. Scary thought. I’m not a kid anymore. I mean, I’m someone’sContinue reading “Do you remember growing old?”
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