We all lose things. Losing an item creates difficulties, denies us of conveniences, and upsets us emotionally. We have to accept such losses as a part of life. But what happens when you recover the lost item?
Reaction to losing an item
Well, different people react differently - every item that we lose has several value dimensions; a material value, a convenience value, and most importantly, an emotional value. The values are perceived differently, and many of us consider an item primarily on its emotional value. A key ring, a watch, or even a t-shirt can be invaluable even without a high material or convenience value if gifted by an extraordinary person!
But why do we feel bad?
We feel emotionally impaired because we also lose our sense of responsibility along with the gift. A voice deep inside tells us that we should have been more careful. The focus should be on one thing at a time.
The joy of recovery!
But when you suddenly find the lost item? The glorious feeling only the person who got it back can describe. A sense of relief, happiness, and gaining back lost confidence rolled into one! Check with someone who recovered a lost credit card from the trouser pocket, which has come back after washing.
But is the joy confined only to the chance of recovering lost items? Check for yourself when you meet your school buddy suddenly after a decade and in a new city.
FAQs
Q1. Is it normal to lose things frequently?
Ans. We lose things when we are unmindful or react suddenly. For example, you may not quickly remember where you have kept a vital letter just received through a courier as you were in a hurry to leave the house. Unmindful action is quite normal for most of us.
Q2. I felt so sad after losing my wallet that I did not make any effort to recover; why did I have such a feeling?
Ans. It is normal to feel sad and lethargic after a loss, but you must consider the incident from a broader perspective. For example, a wallet, even with a lot of money or some vital document, is significant only in a specific time frame in your life. Therefore, you must motivate yourself to move on (which you have already done!) and remind yourself to pursue recovery.
Q3. Should I reward someone who has helped in recovering my lost item?
Ans. We are filled with unbounded joy when we get back lost things. It is a perfectly normal reaction to share your happiness with someone who is the reason for your happiness!
Q4. How can I prevent the frequent loss of valuable things?
Ans. A little bit of caution may reduce the chances of losing things frequently. But, again, focusing on the job at hand may help.
