Quote by Joan Didion
We are well advised to keep on nodding terms with the people we used to be, whether we find them attractive company or not. Otherwise they turn up unannounced and surprise us, come hammering on the mind's door at 4am of a bad night and demand to know who deserted them, who betrayed them, who is going to make amends. We forget all too soon the things we thought we could never forget.
Summary
This quote emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with our past selves, regardless of whether we view them positively or not. It suggests that if we fail to acknowledge and understand who we used to be, our past experiences may resurface unexpectedly and haunt us during difficult times, causing us to question our actions and seek closure. It warns against the tendency to forget significant memories and highlights the need to reconcile with our past selves to avoid unresolved feelings and regrets.
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Past
By Joan Didion
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