Memories

These are interesting things. Sometimes, I will recall moments when I was brave. Obviously, at that time, I stood up for what I believed or it was something I had to take a stance on. I love remembering that vibe within me and the fact that I “wore” it for myself.

Sometimes, like yesterday, I recalled a time when I handled something in my life alone for a time. It was a rough period and it was me with two children. Somehow, I managed to take care of all of us, plus do extra for someone else. I don’t know how I did it. I know I went to bed exhausted sometimes, but I did my best and got through it.

Sometimes I recall people I love, their time with me as they lived. Those are good memories. My grandmother loved bells. I recently thought of the bells, came across one perfect for my style, and bought it. It is a constant reminder of the love between us. She too made choices and was good at some things, not so good at others.

I recall things I’m good at, people I have loved and still love, where I’ve been, where I’d like to go, and lots of between bits.

Think on your life, even the harder parts, as learning and knowledge for your own personal growth, belief systems, and truth.

Memories are Magical

Memories are interesting little files in your soul. Some may be harsh, there is no denying that. Hopefully there are more awesome ones though. Nevertheless, they are interesting and here’s why in some ways.

Memories, if you relax and let them come to you as they do, randomly as can be, do so many things for us. Sometimes they sustain us, remind us of when we were brave a time or two. Sometimes they connect us to someone else, like remembering something you think is nothing, yet it helps you relate to the person you’re talking with (this happened to me last week several times). Once in awhile, they remind us of someone we loved who has passed on, filling us with love, care, comfort that person provided. On occasion, they’re signs that add up to show you what you’re not seeing, yet know is a little “off” about a situation or person. There are even more ways they help us, fascinating, isn’t it?!

About the recollection memories in a conversation to connect with someone, here’s the story. My husband and I were chatting with some family we hadn’t seen in awhile. As such visits go, certain things come to mind to chat about, what we think of as random memories we may choose to share. This particular time, as we shared what we thought were random memories, each time, the other person shared memories that relate to the topic. It was really unexpected, yet, looking back on it, I think these particular memories deepened the connections we were making. Somehow, in that short time span, stronger threads were being woven. It was amazing.

Maybe this is a new perspective for you in terms of your memories? Maybe you can see how they’re benefiting you in one way or another? Maybe, just maybe, you can see them for the assets they are?