The article explores reflections from older adults on what they wish they had appreciated more in their youth. They reminisce about the enchanting feeling of childhood, the changing nature of seasons, and the simplicity of human connections before the prevalence of screens. Many express a desire to relive parenting moments with greater patience or to have captured more memories through photographs. These sentiments emphasize the importance of valuing experiences and relationships as life unfolds, as the realizations often come with age.
"I miss the feeling of having a superpower as a kid... Life has a way of beating that feeling right out of you."
"Childhood was so easy: you were given the time and space to be yourself... I miss that."
"I wish I could go back and raise my two kids all over again... In spite of me, they turned out wonderful."
"I took looking at the moon for granted... I might have appreciated the moon more when I was younger."
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