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Scenario

When old emotions feel more real than current ones

I found a love letter I wrote but never sent in college and reading it made me miss who I was when I could feel that intensely about another person.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Past intensity can make present feelings seem diminished rather than mature.

Your guide for this
Laozi
Laozi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Nostalgia — its function and its limits?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.