Savannah is back in her writing bag, I see! All intellectual and whatnot. :P I appreciate these types of pieces. I canceled my M*d**m membership and got a bit comfortable with Substack for this reason. I love the transparency and vulnerability and wholeheartedly believe these are the types of stories that create deeper connections. They make us think and understand.
You mentioned nostalgia, something I've been thinking about lately. When we're younger, we often wonder why people gravitate to former memories, like those days are gone! But I've found that as we grow older, we become more nostalgic. So it's not just the millennials but Gen X and Boomers, too. Our TV shows, movies, video games and music from our teens excite us and center us. BUT I do NOT say this to take away from your experiences and revelations. And finding out during your university studies isn't by accident. I try to tell people that you learn much more than a discipline in higher education; you learn a lot about yourself and how you navigate the world. Kudos to your self-discovery.
Also, don't some of these characteristics explain why you're a reflector, also?
Tee! Thank you so much for reading, first of all. And then taking some time to write me back. Appreciate you and your support beyond words, always. Yes, I'm *trying* to get back in my writing bag, but it's been tough if I'm being honest. It took me a few weeks to write this piece which is still incomplete. But I thought I would never be able to share it with the world if I didn't post it now. So I thought why not cut it into two chapters?
I studied the concept of nostalgia in university as part of my cultural studies course, where I discovered that nostalgia actually involves a lot more than the typical meaning we give it. It also differs from melancholia which resembles more of a disease. If you're into this subject, I highly encourage you to read a few academic studies on the matter. You could learn a lot if you haven't already, and I'm sure it will inspire you as well. I also did think of other generations while writing this, but the way university wired my brain, I felt I needed to focus on a specific group of people LMBO. But I totally believe it when you say that older folks feel the same way! I'm not surprised at all. And I'm happy that my story resonates with you, too.
Now regarding my Human Design--or even my natal chart in astrology...gworl. it's still crazy to me that their individual meaning are all aligned and connected to each other. Reflector is basically a synonym for "No I.D.", but so are my Sun in Gemini, Moon in Pisces and Rising in Virgo. They're all mutable signs. CRAZY!
(Reading and replying to this comment reminds me of our old community curator days LOL.)
PS: Those community curator days were some good ol’ days. (I’m having a nostalgic moment 😜) Miss you!
And it’s okay that it took a few weeks. I’m glad you pressed “publish.”
I’m definitely interested in the concept. I’ll check it out.
And now you get to create your own community. 🙃
Savannah is back in her writing bag, I see! All intellectual and whatnot. :P I appreciate these types of pieces. I canceled my M*d**m membership and got a bit comfortable with Substack for this reason. I love the transparency and vulnerability and wholeheartedly believe these are the types of stories that create deeper connections. They make us think and understand.
You mentioned nostalgia, something I've been thinking about lately. When we're younger, we often wonder why people gravitate to former memories, like those days are gone! But I've found that as we grow older, we become more nostalgic. So it's not just the millennials but Gen X and Boomers, too. Our TV shows, movies, video games and music from our teens excite us and center us. BUT I do NOT say this to take away from your experiences and revelations. And finding out during your university studies isn't by accident. I try to tell people that you learn much more than a discipline in higher education; you learn a lot about yourself and how you navigate the world. Kudos to your self-discovery.
Also, don't some of these characteristics explain why you're a reflector, also?
Looking forward to chapter 2.
Tee! Thank you so much for reading, first of all. And then taking some time to write me back. Appreciate you and your support beyond words, always. Yes, I'm *trying* to get back in my writing bag, but it's been tough if I'm being honest. It took me a few weeks to write this piece which is still incomplete. But I thought I would never be able to share it with the world if I didn't post it now. So I thought why not cut it into two chapters?
I studied the concept of nostalgia in university as part of my cultural studies course, where I discovered that nostalgia actually involves a lot more than the typical meaning we give it. It also differs from melancholia which resembles more of a disease. If you're into this subject, I highly encourage you to read a few academic studies on the matter. You could learn a lot if you haven't already, and I'm sure it will inspire you as well. I also did think of other generations while writing this, but the way university wired my brain, I felt I needed to focus on a specific group of people LMBO. But I totally believe it when you say that older folks feel the same way! I'm not surprised at all. And I'm happy that my story resonates with you, too.
Now regarding my Human Design--or even my natal chart in astrology...gworl. it's still crazy to me that their individual meaning are all aligned and connected to each other. Reflector is basically a synonym for "No I.D.", but so are my Sun in Gemini, Moon in Pisces and Rising in Virgo. They're all mutable signs. CRAZY!
(Reading and replying to this comment reminds me of our old community curator days LOL.)