While all alone the other night, I had the option of watching football, hockey, the news or any number of my fav cooking shows.
Instead, I watched a cartoon. Why would a 50 year old do such a thing?
Because, I’m tired.
Though I’m a forward thinker and embrace change of all kinds, I sometimes find myself needing something familiar.
I believe it’s a key reason why pictures and memories of “days gone by” are so popular on social media today, including 250 million photos tagged with “ThrowbackThursday” or “tbt” hashtags on Instagram alone.
With so many unknowns in our life (insert Ebola scares, the economy, political landscape, health issues, job security, relationship navigation, etc.), we’ve grown to long for the expected. It requires no thinking, no adjusting, no surprises…just familiarity.
Delight in your future, but make time to relax in your past.
Your mind and heart will thank you for it. Happy Halloween! (140 words)
Is It Just Me? Am I just getting old, or do you notice your mind needing a rest? (I sure hope it’s the latter)
To Try: Establish holiday traditions that give you familiarity and comfort. Browse through your photo albums and take your time telling stories about the pictures with family or friends. Watch an old sitcom from your youth and try explaining to your kids why it was funny back then.
