Monday, June 23, 2025

“Nostalgia may start as joy, grow into longing, and end in meaning.”
– Neuroscience researchers –

Think your brain’s nostalgia algorithm is just playing sentimental reruns? New research reveals that nostalgic memories follow a unique emotional trajectory – starting sweet but gradually compiling more complex feelings like regret and loneliness as our values evolve. This isn’t a bug in our mental OS; it’s actually a feature that continues delivering psychological benefits despite the bittersweet updates. Check out The Nature of Nostalgia: How Time Transforms Emotion in Memory.

Stay safe. Stay healthy. Be strong. Lead well.

Chad