Back in the Good Old Days

I often think of how things that remind of us of our childhood or years long past, we are particularly fond of. Whether it be an old tv show, a classic songs that brigns us back, sometimes even certain types of food, or even familar long time friends.
Now I myself am very nostalgic. I hold onto many things and memories for a variety of reasons. I wouldn't say that I live in the past, which I consider to be potentially dangerous, but always try to keep that past close to me. To remind me of where I've been and how I've got to become who I am today.

I do find it interesting that so many, including myself, refer to our times as a child or even perhaps just years ago as the good old days. I think that one reason that memories and things that remind us of these "good old days" is because we often remember the good things about that time, possibly even building up just how happy we actually were at that time.

After much thought and contemplation I really tried how to recall how I felt in my "good old days" and honestly don't think that at the time I really thought that it was going to be a highlight in my life, probably couldn't have listed you one positive thing at that time about how good my life was then. Just how good the "good old days" actually are I think can only be fully realized only until much time has passed and your new experiences cause you to build up a time when you life did not contain many of the stresses and anxieties as it does now. But if think that in 10, 20, 30 years (If this system continues that is. I'm sure none of this would be true in the new order.) when we look back at the time we are living in now we will it the "good old days". I just find it all interesting that we can't fully appreciate the time we are living in while we are living in it, for the most part.
Granted I am sure that some do. And there are moments of fantasticness and pure joy that we readily recognize as they occur. Just wish that we, I, could feel like that about the time I am living. Without being pessimistic or unrealistic that is. Maybe that's why there are some that choose to live each day as it comes and live in the moment. Although I wish there was some sort of middle ground. Where we could look and plan for a hopeful and happy future, while still appreciating life and greatness that we are living in at the time.

These are the Good Days. Bad things happen, and will happen. But if our wonderful childhood and even teenage years teach us anything is that we , for the most part, reflect more on all the good things and happy memories we have of that time. All those bad things often fade into the distance, or at least become dull and not nearly as painful with time. So the same will be true with anything tramatic in our lives right now. We need to dwell on what makes us happy, things that we enjoy, and people we love.