The intensity of feelings fades

October 21, 2026 · 5 min read · Notes

I'm not sure if you'll be able to relate to this, but as I get older, I feel like the intensity of my feelings isn't the same anymore.

Earlier, watching a sunrise would make me feel differently. Now, the feeling is very transient, and its intensity seems to have reduced quite a lot. I feel less somehow. I'm not sure.

It's the same with festivals. Back in the day, I would wait for a festival to come and then enjoy it. Now, that feeling seems to last only a few seconds before it fades. It doesn't feel as intense as it used to.

Is it because of age, or is it like this for everyone? I'm not sure.