[Surprised] Childhood

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As I was reading Surprised by Joy last night, I had a few reflections on my own childhood experiences. I have few memories that have stuck with me as clearly as those recounted by C.S. Lewis, but what was particularly striking to me is the positive influence that reminiscing can have on oneself. As we are so often told, "it is not good to dwell on the past," but I find that it is quite healthy to revisit and examine the events that have molded me into who I am.

My childhood was generally happy--except that my social life was a bit on the glim side (everyone hated me)--but looking back on the growth process enables me to look forward and remember just how little control I actually have over my life.

*back to work*