I GIVE THANKS FOR GOOD MEMORIES
It is so easy to automatically think of good memories and
this really is a blessing. One of the greatest joys pertaining to memories is
that they cost nothing to accumulate. We actually possess the ability to
dedicate every good experience we have to memory although we rarely do so! I think
one of the tricks is trying to see the extraordinary in an everyday situation and do this from time to time. I demonstrated this last week in regards to magpies who,
incidentally, I am still seeing daily on an individual basis- Extraordinary! Having
shared this blog I now have some additional memories associated with it because
this is how the law of attraction works- put something in your aura and it
snowballs.
Many radio show quizzes are memory related: ‘In which year was
this song a hit?’ People ring in and invariably associate the music with a
special memory or milestone in their lives. My boss finds it strange that I
cannot remember which year I achieved my childcare qualification having spent
two years studying for it- I said, ‘that’s not exactly interesting but I do
remember seeing Lenny Kravitz at his show in Brixton, 2005! To be fair, I am
not known for having an excellent memory: names, faces, places- I really do
need to work at this!!! The good thing is that I’ve been like it all my life so
lack of memory does not worry me. The times over the years my Mum has said- do
you remember when we went to so & so- the answer’s almost always NO!
Another set of memories that are highly significant go under
the banner, ‘first experiences.’ Most Mum’s remember their baby’s first steps-
pass on that one LOL, but I will try to commit my Granddaughter’s steps to
memory as they were taken recently- although having missed the actual event I witnessed her
wobble in a rush across the living room floor for the first time a couple of
weeks back. Nowadays if you’re quick you can catch your memories and add to
your phone videos.
There are times in our lives when memories become really
significant. Sharing stories with friends and having a good laugh is guaranteed
to add to the joy of a social occasion and people frequently trot out the same
old ones- embarrassing moments are probably at the top of the list! Our
memories are so personal they literally become a part of us and really do form
the backdrop to our lives. Of course, when we lose our loved ones whether
through distance, separation, illness- worst of all death, those memories become
even more poignant and may be a huge comfort. Everything associated with a
memory becomes precious or even painful depending on the situation. We need
to learn what to take with us and what to let go of for our emotional
well-being. ‘Memories... of the way we were,’ is a particular beautiful song as
is ‘Memories,’ from the musical, ‘Cats.’ The power of our memories cannot be
measured and the way in which we view them is likely to colour the present-
misty, water colour memories is a highly artistic description and almost
matches my experience on the Catamaran because that will dim to a hazy holiday
memory as time passes: right now it’s a pretty rich experience.
It’s a good idea to keep journals and that way you will
discover all sorts of things you have forgotten about- of course, those teenage
journals may prove embarrassing but that’s just part of life! Writing a journal
requires discipline and I only achieved this once for a couple of years many years ago. If you do manage to write regularly you will be able to track your personal development which will prove interesting.
Well, let’s raise our glasses to happy memories and many
more exciting and worthwhile experiences- Live life to the max and enjoy!
Jaz McKenzie
Professional Writer/ Word Magician!
Contact me and we'll add a little spice to your image- includes Bio’s, Press
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