Nostalgia is a beautiful liar. She whispers about our past in seductive tones that beckon us backwards, promising more desirable outcomes in her heavenly hindsight. When you find yourself being lured by her sweet familiarity, be grateful you have had a life full of people, places, and times worth missing, but remember there is more. You are meant to live a big, beautiful life. There are more people you will love, more places that will take your breath away, and more times you will surely miss. Nostalgia paints a pretty picture of the past, but she, at best, only tells half-truths. The whole
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