Nostalgia

Are you like me, wishing we could go back in time and do the things we enjoyed then? I find myself reminiscing about years ago when I was younger, and thought the world was my oyster. It’s Hard to be positive in today’s world with so much going on everywhere. All the time. If it was good things, I wouldn’t mind so much and I always welcome positive changes. After all, no one and nothing stay the same all the time. But it’s the constant negative and traumatic things we’ve no control over that worries me and cause stress. I do my best to live my best life and try to avoid too many negative thoughts and news throughout the day. It’s my way of protecting myself in an increasingly difficult era and I feel much better doing the things I enjoy.

Recently, a wonderful musician and composer died and I was reminded of how much they meant and mean to me. Burt Bacharach was incredibly talented and his music will continue to be part of people’s lives forever. I mean, how many artists last as long as he did and still does? Of course, his long term fellow musician and lyricist, Hal David was wonderful too and the two of them will be remembered by millions of people whose lives were enriched by their music and legacy. Their songs were truly the sound track of so many people’s lives. 

Music, books and art live on and inspire us to live and love and get the best life. It also reminds us of better, more carefree times. Here’s the thing; every decade has its own problems but the difference now is that people feel more isolated than before. We Need music and books and art in our lives to feel and love and live. Now more than in a very long time, we need to remind ourselves of better times and look forward to the little things that make us happy. Nostalgia is as much a part of my life as writing and working and spending time with loved ones. Humans thrive on physical connections and meaningful conversations. A song and a book can transport us to another time and a special moment. I always find the time to return and read the books I used to love and after a while I find new things to cherish and love. Similarly, a melody lingers in my heart and mind and brings back special memories and feelings of times gone by and how much that song means to me. 
Nostalgia is wonderful in moderation because life now is just as precious.
Make every day count and make more memories to look back on with love and gratitude.