Do You Remember the Time…?

Posted byBrandon EllrichPosted inblogging, Commentary, Self-improvementTags:, , , , , , , , ,

When you try to recall an event or you are asked about a time from your past, why are some memories more easily recollected than others? Significant memories are tied to physiological and/or emotional reactions. If you want to make memories that last, you must make as many connections as possible, whether visual, physical/kinesthetic, auditory, but especially emotional.

The emotional connection seems to be the strongest of these responses. If you think back to an event from your past, did you have superficial, surface conversations, or were they more significant, evoking an emotional response?

If you want to make or hold on to memories of certain events or interactions with people, consider engaging in discussions or conversations that are on a deeper level, or perhaps euphoric, prompting laughter. Allow yourself to express feelings that are more significant than what is part of your normal, everyday rhetoric.

Adding your other senses will help to solidify the memory. Take notice of what someone is wearing, the inflections of their voice, the weather, and so on. Be present in the moment.

If you want to make memories that last, be more aware.

This post was inspired by a prompt on Of Progress and Purpose.

Photo by Inga Seliverstova on Pexels.com

Published by Brandon Ellrich

I live in Central Missouri and enjoy reading, writing, playing tennis, watching movies, and exploring creative outlets. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and I love to take my readers inside the minds of my characters.

13 thoughts on “Do You Remember the Time…?”

  4. Thank you for the throwback, friend! I agree. The more senses we can bring into play, the better. I’m also big on quality time. Awareness and presence in the moment is what differentiates quality time from other times for me.

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  6. To be more present I’m trying to cut back on the distractions such as phone and music so I notice more things. When I first did this on a commute I did everyday I saw things I never realised was there!

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