In the long river of years, everyone is like a passerby, experiencing the laughter of youth, the struggle of middle age, and finally entering the tranquility of old age.
In this twilight of life, there is an activity that once carried our countless joys and memories - the reunion of old classmates, but now it may become a kind of helplessness and sentimentality in our hearts. In old age, the practical reasons for saying goodbye to old school reunions may be more complex than we think.
1. Time passes, and things are not people.
As I get older, the passage of time becomes more and more unforgiving. The young boys and young girls in the flower season are now gray-haired and faltering.
Getting together again, although the smile is still the same, the vicissitudes in his eyes are difficult to hide. We try to look for the shadow of the past in each other's faces, but often we can only see the ravines left by the years. This kind of thing is a human emotion, which makes people feel sad.
Second, there is a lack of topics, and there is no word for each other.
In addition to reminiscing about the past, there is often a lack of common topics in old school reunions. The trajectories of each other's lives have long since diverged, with different families, careers and interests.
The anecdotes and youthful romances on campus have also become obscure over time. In the face of these faces that have been reunited after a long absence, we may feel an inexplicable strangeness and embarrassment. They were speechless and could only fall into silence in the end.
3. Comparison psychology and unbalanced mentality.
At the party in old age, it is easy for people to unconsciously fall into the psychological whirlpool of comparison. Compare the achievements of your children, the loveliness of your grandchildren, and the quality of your retirement life......These invisible comparisons can make our otherwise calm mind unbalanced.
Seeing the happiness and success of others, we may feel our own inadequacy and loss. The negative emotions brought about by this comparison may make our later life lose the original tranquility and beauty.
Fourth, health factors are inadequate.
As we age, health problems become more and more prominent. Many people face various diseases in their later years, with physical exhaustion and loss of energy.
Attending an old school reunion can mean long walks, the stress and fatigue of dealing with various social situations. This is undoubtedly a burden and a challenge for people who are not in good physical condition. As a result, many people choose to avoid attending old school reunions due to health concerns and an assessment of their abilities.
5. Cherish the present and embrace a new life.
Saying goodbye to old school reunions doesn't mean we're going to cut ties with the past or give up our social lives. Instead, we can choose a way that works better for us to stay in touch and communicate with friends and family. Through modern technological means such as **, phone calls or social networking**, we can share each other's lives and joys with distant friends at any time.
At the same time, we can also actively participate in community activities, interest groups or volunteer services, etc., to meet new friends, expand our social circle, and embrace a more colorful new life.
When we choose to say goodbye to old school reunions, we are not forgetting the good old days and deep friendships. Rather, we are facing life's vicissitudes and challenges in a more mature and realistic way.
We cherish the memories of the past, but we also have to be brave enough to accept the changes in reality and our own limitations. Farewell is not the end, but to move forward better. In our later years, let us face every moment of life with a more positive and optimistic attitude, and enjoy our own tranquility and beauty.