All the rereading of books this year, and rewatching of films and TV, and filtering them depending on which are not so good after all or have not aged well, and which have brought on more bad feelings and thoughts in me than good ones.
I can let go of old products and franchises that I used to enjoy and admire - cull them - and feel relief and elation, instead of sadness and disillusionment. If something ignorant, harmful, dated, meanspirited (you'd be surprised how often abusive behaviour is overlooked in fiction), insulting, or just stupid is not bringing you happiness, then it is not worth your time anymore. You can move on and grow up, that's fine. It's an enlightenment; an awakening to your wiser and more sensitive self. It's a chance to get into new franchises and fandoms you never thought you could before, as well. New gateways, how exciting!
Like what you like. Enjoy what you enjoy. To grow up and revisit what still brings you comfort, love and wisdom - what still sparks your creativity - is a precious gift. Nostalgia isn't always wistful, nor is it timeless, but it can be.
Thus ends my thought for the day.
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