Before we dive in, here’s what comes to mind when I think of the term ‘glory days’ –
The glory days. Those school years. The school that felt like a second home. The friends we thought would always be close. That first crush. The feelings tied to all those unforgettable first experiences. The exams... well, maybe not the exams. But the summer vacations. Cricket. Most importantly, the simplicity of it all. Then came college. We thought we had it all figured out, convinced that school had been the best time of our lives. We didn’t realize we were still living some of our best memories. The coffee shops. The malls. Movies. Bunking Classes. The parties. Friendships came with a catch though — knowing that, just like school, everyone would eventually walk their own path after college. Little did we know, the strongest friendships would stay with us for life. The work life. Leaving home is tough but didn’t feel so back then. It was new, it was exciting. A new chapter of life. Moving to a new city when you're not just a traveler but still curious, with an entire city to explore — everything felt fresh.
Have you ever noticed that sometimes reminiscing about the good old days can trigger unexpected emotions? It’s this feeling that nothing in the future could ever match up to the past, and that’s the essence of the Glory Days Syndrome.
It’s unproductive to focus on the stark contrast between the past and the present. Instead, we should look for connections. For example, the choices you made back then are inevitably tied to where you are today. It’s far more fulfilling to use those past experiences to enrich and cope with the present.
While it’s perfectly fine to revisit old music, movies, places, or games and indulge in a bit of nostalgia, always remember — the best is yet to come.
Here’s an SRK tweet from 2017, in case you need a little more positivity –
There are miles to travel, this way or that.
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) March 27, 2017
And from where I am, it doesn’t really matter…only the journey does. pic.twitter.com/Q7bBTk2CUE
