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Fear of Missing Nostalgia | Day 15

FOMN (Fear of Missing Nostalgia)

In this rushing world… it’s very common to miss out on nostalgia. You're all caught up in the work you're doing, and you tend to forget the things you've done in life that gave you immense happiness.

For me, that thing was basketball.

Hi, I’m Varad, and I’m a so-called JEE aspirant. I wasn’t having a good time—low marks, things seemed to fly over my head, forgetting concepts I just studied. I was honestly frustrated.

One day, me and my school basketball team friends decided to book a court for a few hours. Everyone was free on a Sunday, so we locked in 4 to 6 PM.

I didn’t know what was coming for me…

Man, I enjoyed every moment I played. I got my captain instincts back—shouting for passes, scoring 3-pointers, yelling at teammates like the good old days. I remembered school team tournaments, those early morning bus rides, representing our school, lifting trophies.

It was just 2 hours—but it felt like a whole year packed into that time.

Not only did it refresh me, but it also brought me back on track. I started studying properly again. I guess I just needed a break—and nothing more.

So next time things feel like they aren’t going right, just stop for a second. Forget all the pressure, the priorities—and go do something that makes you feel alive again.

RAK (Random Act of Kindness): Dropped off my friends after coaching.....Drop yours down in the comments.

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