Memory
Think back…
This week we are talking about memory. Memory can be a powerful, wonderful thing, but it can also be easily lost or tainted with.
People get either short or long term amnesia and lose their memory. There is a study that says about ten percent of our memories aren’t even real. That when we remember back to things, we adjust to make ourselves look a tad bit better and everyone else worse.
Traumatic events can change memory. Something traumatic may be remembered clearly… unless your mind has locked it away somewhere so you don’t have to deal with it or think about it. And yet, while that happens, many of us deal with clear memories that we wish would just go away.
Today (and this week) I would like you to write about what ‘memory’ brings to mind. Do you consider your memories a good thing or a bad thing? If you could erase your memories, would you? Have you ever lost a memory or memories? How did/does that make you feel?
There are a lot of questions with a lot of personal answers when it comes to memory, so take you time with it and explore.
Before you start writing, remember to take a few deep breaths and let your mind clear. You could even, if you have the time and the inclination, try meditating for five or so minutes using the word ‘night’ as a mantra to help get you to focus. Try to shut up all the voices that will interrupt your writing process with to-do lists and doubts about your writing abilities.
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