The value of everything as temporary
What to do when you’re always longing for the past
What time of the year is the hardest?
If you asked this question in Japan, many people will respond May– in fact, it’s so prevalent that there is a informal sickness called gogatsu byou (五月病) or “Maytime Sickness”.
Why May? This is because in Japan, around early springtime students often graduate, start their first jobs, begin a new year of school, or move away from home for the first time. This period is known to be a time where many people begin new lifestyles, and is often seen as a big life milestone.
While exciting, a new lifestyle brings new stresses, and some people struggle adjusting. Over time, the initial eagerness dissipates, and it’s common for people to begin to long for their old lives.
By the time May comes around, many people begin to feel lethargic, easily tired, unmotivated, and generally unexcited by life. This is “Maytime Sickness”.
Even if you’re not from Japan, maybe you’ve felt something similar before. Spring is known as the season of change, and it’s common for people to embark on…
