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I have embraced the "modern world" and modern technology. My family and I have designed sites and forums etc. But I miss the "old days" too!..We're pushed to embrace the "new" without "looking back!" (Without having any feelings about "what was" and "what used to be" etc.) ...Even though I have to "march ahead" I don't see any reason to "block-out" my memories or my feelings about "earlier times"and all that I loved and enjoyed in the past.
I have embraced the "modern world" and modern technology. My family and I have designed sites and forums etc. But I miss the "old days" too!..We're pushed to embrace the "new" without "looking back!" (Without having any feelings about "what was" and "what used to be" etc.) ...Even though I have to "march ahead" I don't see any reason to "block-out" my memories or my feelings about "earlier times"and all that I loved and enjoyed in the past.
If it's that important to you, then continue doing it the old fashioned way. There really is no reason not to.
I have embraced the "modern world" and modern technology. My family and I have designed sites and forums etc. But I miss the "old days" too!..We're pushed to embrace the "new" without "looking back!" (Without having any feelings about "what was" and "what used to be" etc.) ...Even though I have to "march ahead" I don't see any reason to "block-out" my memories or my feelings about "earlier times"and all that I loved and enjoyed in the past.
I don't see any reason to block out your memories of things you did earlier in your life, but I think saying it is "sad" is a bit much.
I remember how I felt when I was a young mother. My Mom and MIL and other relatives had definite views about opinions about "how to raise kids!"...I was part of another generation and I had my own views and opinions and preferences too! Most of the time we all got along great. But every so often we ran into a few conflicts! I had to "stand my ground" and remind everyone that I had a right to do things "my way" too. Some things didn't matter as much and I did learn from the "elders."...They had some great ideas at times. And they helped me gain confidence in my parenting skills too. (It wasn't all "bad" in other words!) But I remember feeling a little "touchy" and "defensive" when my kids were babies and toddlers and I was just "starting out."....Now I'm "old" myself. I have "weathered many storms" and been through many decades. I think we all have a lot to learn from each other. (Young and old alike!) .
I don't see any reason to block out your memories of things you did earlier in your life, but I think saying it is "sad" is a bit much.
Wow! I don't have any problems when it comes to "feelings." I enjoy being "real" and honest about what I feel...Any type of "loss" may evoke a wide array of feelings. But I'm not "drowning in sadness" either! My older son passed away a few years ago at 37. My husband passed away last year. And my younger son is "battling" a fast-growing brain tumor right now...I have all kinds of feelings about all of this and I let my feelings come up. (Sadness, fear, anger at times and joy about all the "happy times" we shared together etc.)...I am a "mixed-bag of feelings." Nothing is just "black or white!" And I do miss many things about the "old days" while still being able to enjoy and embrace the "new."
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