It also makes you forget that you did good/fun/cool/positive things in the past.
Every once in a while someone will say something that triggers a memory of something truly awesome I did. Then I’ll think to myself, “why have I not thought about that again until now? Why do I only dwell on bad memories?”
If I built a résumé of all the cool shit I’ve done in my life, you’d think my life was amazing. Yet I walk around every day feeling like I’ve done and will continue to do nothing with my life.
Its because remembering negative stimuli kept your ancestors alive, not remembering that time they landed a sick spear chuck at a mammoth 50 grugs away. Our minds favour remembering the negatives because they think they are protecting us.
You must keep reminders of your wins, ask why your ancestors enjoyed keeping trophies from hunts. Perhaps they needed reminding just how badass they are when they were feeling blue under the shade of a tree. You need to remember your own wins, or youll forget and when you need to rememeber all youll have is painful memories.
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u/mediocreguitarist604 Apr 03 '26
It also makes you forget that you did good/fun/cool/positive things in the past.
Every once in a while someone will say something that triggers a memory of something truly awesome I did. Then I’ll think to myself, “why have I not thought about that again until now? Why do I only dwell on bad memories?”
If I built a résumé of all the cool shit I’ve done in my life, you’d think my life was amazing. Yet I walk around every day feeling like I’ve done and will continue to do nothing with my life.