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A new blog to contain answers to prompts |
Since my old blog "Everyday Canvas "  became overfilled, here's a new one. This new blog item will continue answering prompts, the same as the old one. Cool water cascading to low ground
To spread good will and hope all around.  |
| Prompt: Memories "Take care of all your memories. For you cannot relive them." Bob Dylan What are your thoughts and feelings on memories? Would we be better off with or without them? And which kinds of memories are dear to you? -------------- As they say, "Time flies." And Bob Dylan says, "Value and cherish your life's moments." My life's moments are very important to me, especially now in old age, because there's no way to relive them again, and the only way I can reach to them is through my mind and heart. Such moments are memories. Memories are anchors of who I am, how I understand myself and the world as much as or as little as I have experienced it. While I cannot go back to the past, recreate or change what already happened, I can intentionally keep and safeguard my memories in the present. But then, how can I depend on my faltering brain to do just that? I can't, really, depend fully on my mind's capability. I can, however, put to use photos, old journals, and simply think about my memories with gratitude that I was able to live through them all. All my memories are dear to me, especially those involving my sons, my late husband, and family, and also, some friends and very special family members who are no more. Because those memories are irreplicable, I believe my memories deserve my respect and attention, for they are treasures to keep, to learn from, and to celebrate. Also, the not-too-good memories should not make me or anyone else feel unhappy or live while longing for or regretting the past. It is essential that we all need to live in the here-and-now fully, in which we can continue creating new memories that we and others--loved ones, family, and friends--can cherish in the future. After all, life is an impermanent gift and we need to be mindful or our moments and days to create, embrace, and carry forward our deeds and memories. After all, the beauty of our lives are preserved in our memories and their stories we tell to ourselves. |
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