Periagoge
Scenario

How working in nostalgic places affects you

I work at the coffee shop where I used to study in college and seeing young students reminds me how optimistic I was then and how tired I am now at 35.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Daily confrontation with past selves can distort perception of present progress.

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.