Nostalgia
NOSTALGIA
that feeling that hides
In the bottom of your heart
When you think of the way things used to be
And you desire
The good-old-days
The old-fashioned way things used to be.
That wholesome lifestyle that people had
The way we used to slow down
And simply enjoy each other's company
The family
The peace
GUILT
The feeling that immediately follows
When you realize...
I am richly blessed
I should not be desiring
The things of the past but
The things of the future
That have been prepared for me.
But you cannot stop thinking
Of the way things were
Wouldn't it be nice, if every now and then we could turn back time....
Feeling nostalgic
Nostalgia is a human characteristic. Traditions such as Thanksgiving and Christmas stir this feeling and even memories of safe and peaceful experiences will bring nostalgia to surface. We should'nt be afraid of it but recognize it when it comes to mind. I think we must be aware not to STAY in this state because it can feed sadness and dish out depression. 2Corinthians 10:5 reminds us to ..."take captive every thought to make it OBEDIENT to Christ". So, enjoy a little journey into memory lane but keep your foot on the brake.
ReplyDeleteAmen to that!! :)
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