A Spoonful of Nostalgia
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Mary Kay Buttery
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Article Title: A Spoonful of Nostalgia
Author: Mary Kay Buttery
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We have all got our ears bended by someone rattling on and on about "the good old days." The connotation is invariably that the past surpasses the present and the way things were once done is superior to the way things are done today. It seems like these individuals got stuck in their own trumped up time warp!
Nevertheless, we have all been touched by nostalgia or the longing for or appreciation of the past. And, recent studies examining nostalgia have shown that it occurs in all cultures and among all age groups.
Nostalgia can surprise us. It's a powerful and complex sensation. And, It is aroused from remote passageways in the brain via images, scents, and sounds. Suddenly an imaginary bell goes off and we are taken back to a past experience.
Despite nostalgia's bittersweet put down and the not infrequent commentary to live in the moment, studies suggest that the occasional detour down memory lane can give your spirits a significant lift.
It has been found that nostalgia operates as a positive resource. The nostalgia that fills one's being with strong emotions while going back in time through our memories can not only improve ones self-regard, but can have an anti-depressant effect. Nostalgia is said to neutralize loneliness by enhancing social connections. It can help people recover from sadness and isolation because it reminds us of good times, people we are or were close to, or times when we've flourished over obstacles along our way. And those precious recalls can buffer future "god awful" mind trips.
I tend to use positive reminiscence as part of a cycle that includes savoring the present and looking forward to the future. I love to travel and so I often remember people I met, places I visited and of course the good times I had. Remembering places I've been to and all the wonderful people I met triggers appreciation of where I am now in my life as well as anticipation for what is yet to come. Mmm, there are so many more places to visit (or revisit) and people to meet or reconnect with.
Nostalgia is now being labeled as an emerging fundamental human strength. It is a playground of our past encounters that triggers anticipation and make us want to experience more!
Evidentially the deep crevices of the brain illuminate actual events in the form of a memory and one re-experiences the emotions, stimulations and drives these past events created. It empowers our current mind state, and everything going on in our life through rekindling times gone by. The energy created is the same as you consciously associate with these memories. This generates enthusiasm, and provides inspiration.
So, talking about or remembering times gone by can be a great stimulator and acts as a positive motivator that can be applied to what is going on in your life right here, right now.
Experts don't advocate living in the past. The idea is to enjoy a nostalgic moment. If looking back doesn't come natural you might try ransacking for an uplifting episode from your life story. We all have at least a few of those!
About The Author: Mary Kay is available for private consultations, speaking engagements, etc. Be sure to visit her website http://www.SFGTD.com and sign up for her *FREE* Monthly Newsletter. Ignite your presence, and live in a whole new world of simplicity, ease and enjoyment!
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Article Title: A Spoonful of Nostalgia
Author: Mary Kay Buttery
Word Count: 542
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We have all got our ears bended by someone rattling on and on about "the good old days." The connotation is invariably that the past surpasses the present and the way things were once done is superior to the way things are done today. It seems like these individuals got stuck in their own trumped up time warp!
Nevertheless, we have all been touched by nostalgia or the longing for or appreciation of the past. And, recent studies examining nostalgia have shown that it occurs in all cultures and among all age groups.
Nostalgia can surprise us. It's a powerful and complex sensation. And, It is aroused from remote passageways in the brain via images, scents, and sounds. Suddenly an imaginary bell goes off and we are taken back to a past experience.
Despite nostalgia's bittersweet put down and the not infrequent commentary to live in the moment, studies suggest that the occasional detour down memory lane can give your spirits a significant lift.
It has been found that nostalgia operates as a positive resource. The nostalgia that fills one's being with strong emotions while going back in time through our memories can not only improve ones self-regard, but can have an anti-depressant effect. Nostalgia is said to neutralize loneliness by enhancing social connections. It can help people recover from sadness and isolation because it reminds us of good times, people we are or were close to, or times when we've flourished over obstacles along our way. And those precious recalls can buffer future "god awful" mind trips.
I tend to use positive reminiscence as part of a cycle that includes savoring the present and looking forward to the future. I love to travel and so I often remember people I met, places I visited and of course the good times I had. Remembering places I've been to and all the wonderful people I met triggers appreciation of where I am now in my life as well as anticipation for what is yet to come. Mmm, there are so many more places to visit (or revisit) and people to meet or reconnect with.
Nostalgia is now being labeled as an emerging fundamental human strength. It is a playground of our past encounters that triggers anticipation and make us want to experience more!
Evidentially the deep crevices of the brain illuminate actual events in the form of a memory and one re-experiences the emotions, stimulations and drives these past events created. It empowers our current mind state, and everything going on in our life through rekindling times gone by. The energy created is the same as you consciously associate with these memories. This generates enthusiasm, and provides inspiration.
So, talking about or remembering times gone by can be a great stimulator and acts as a positive motivator that can be applied to what is going on in your life right here, right now.
Experts don't advocate living in the past. The idea is to enjoy a nostalgic moment. If looking back doesn't come natural you might try ransacking for an uplifting episode from your life story. We all have at least a few of those!
About The Author: Mary Kay is available for private consultations, speaking engagements, etc. Be sure to visit her website http://www.SFGTD.com and sign up for her *FREE* Monthly Newsletter. Ignite your presence, and live in a whole new world of simplicity, ease and enjoyment!
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