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Letter delivered to Re Brain HQ
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Dear Nostalgia,
Thank you for moving into headquarters early, I know you’re not supposed to be up there for a while.
I’m glad that you make time to take control of the console once in a while. I treasure every moment I’m privileged to feel you.
Most times though- you drive me to tears, or maybe sadness steals me back sometimes. I’ve learnt you love edits, I do too, that’s why my FYP is filled with them.
I feel you every time an edit of a beloved show comes to my FYP.
I feel you when my Spotify DJ takes me back to childhood classics
I feel you each time I flip through old albums
I feel you when I scroll through apps on my phone and see WATTPAD
I feel you when my friends and I gather and sing old Disney movie songs together; you and the others must’ve been cringing so hard hearing us scream ‘do you want to build a snowman’ like 5-year-olds.
I feel you each time I come across those ‘POV: our childhood’ slideshows
Your presence continues to serve as a reminder that memories, though faded, remain vibrant and alive. Thank you, Nostalgia, for the gift of re-living these moments. I’d like to plead though, that as I grow up- don’t keep me stuck on memories and experiences of the past so much that I don’t appreciate the present- the new memories I would reminisce about in the future.
Thank you!
Yours Sincerely,
Re
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Nostalgia is one of my favourite emotions.

I love how it make us feel.

What I don’t like however is the way it seems to blind people.

Yes, Nostalgia holds a special place in each and every one of our hearts. However my affection for nostalgia is tempered by its potential to obscure our perception of the present, the now.

Nostalgia often blinds people to the beauty of new experiences. Many individuals remain trapped in time by their fond memories and treasured media, dismissing innovative ideas and remakes simply because they fail to replicate the past. This resistance to change stifles growth and prevents us from embracing the unique joys that the present has to offer- a bit damaging in my opinion.

The value of our memories and experiences will not be diminished if we appreciate the new without letting the past dictate our acceptance of the present. Only then can we truly appreciate its beauty, rather than allowing it to limit our potential.