--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I sometimes miss the sense of excitement…" description: "\"I sometimes miss the sense of excitement that I remember having when I was younger. I miss that sense of, 'Oh wow.' I think it's part of aging.\" — Eliz..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c51/elizabeth-strout-1799_aging_i-sometimes-miss-the-sense-of-excitement_2061709.png" --- # I sometimes miss the sense of excitement that I remember… ![“I sometimes miss the sense of excitement that I remember having when I was younger. I miss that sense of, 'Oh wow.' I think it's part of aging.” quote by Elizabeth Strout](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c51/elizabeth-strout-1799_aging_i-sometimes-miss-the-sense-of-excitement_2061709.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c51/elizabeth-strout-1799_aging_i-sometimes-miss-the-sense-of-excitement_2061709.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c51/elizabeth-strout-1799_aging_i-sometimes-miss-the-sense-of-excitement_2061709.png) > “I sometimes miss the sense of excitement that I remember having when I was younger. I miss that sense of, 'Oh wow.' I think it's part of aging.” [Elizabeth Strout](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/elizabeth-strout/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. She longs for youthful excitement, noticing it fades with age. **In simple terms:** Missing youthful awe. Key Takeaway Seek new thrills. Themes aging nostalgia excitement Mood thoughtful melancholic Type personal philosophical When to use this quote - career changes - creative projects - learning new skills Key Concepts youthful wonder life stages Questions to Reflect On - What new experiences can rekindle awe? - How can you honor both youth and age? 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