Our most memorable events shape who we are 097

This week's episode of Share The Struggle podcast starts with
having an uncomfortable conversation to cancel an event and
maintain a relationship. Weighing the importance of potential
gain vs core values to make the best decision.

A 40th birthday party for a great friend gathers childhood
friends and creates a nostalgic atmosphere full of memories.
Keith wakes up feeling motivated and optimistic for the future
these feelings fuel some thought and a great discussion.

Discussion points and knowledge found from these resources;
https://youtu.be/s--bdwJ60Ks You are your memories, Ryan Cummins,
TedTalk Hollywood
Nobel Price winning neuroscientist Dr Eric Kandal
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Kandel
"You are who you are by what you learn and what you remember you
are your memories."

"You are who you are by what you learn and what you
remember"

Examining the two types of memory short term vs long term low
stimulus vs sensitized you learn that long terms do more than
stick with you they change you.

https://pca-global.com/benefits-of-nostalgia/

Nostalgia is a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the
past typically for a period or place with happy personal
associations.  When people speak wistfully of the past they
typically become more optimistic and inspired about the
future.

https://www.harleytherapy.co.uk/counselling/nostalgia-good-or-bad.htm#:~:text=We%20miss%20and%20long%20for,to%20learn%20from%20our%20reminiscing.

If nostalgia is random and unconscious it can be negative and we
must be aware of the difference between nostalgic memories and
unhealthy thoughts that actually lead to mental health
issues.

Like most things in life, moderation is best when nostalgia is
used to ground us and motivate us it's a useful tool but we must
not let it overwhelm us and defeat us as we find ourselves in the
never-ending self-assessing perfection quest. 

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