An emotion will most likely come up as we look back at an experience. Those emotions are what make us remember the moments we lived. These moments create memories, creating a cycle that happens with everything and everyone.
We can think of someone or something and create a train of thought to a moment in our lives to relate it to memory. Memories make us who we are and make up the lives we live.
As I think of the recent passing of a close family member, I get the memories I lived with him. I get the emotions and experiences shared, as well as the others who knew him. As I listened to the words that were shared in remembrance of who he was, one thing that came up when hearing the memories of others is how we are remembered by what we leave with. We are remembered by the knowledge, the moments spent with other people, and the laughs and the love that was shared. We are remembered for the good that we had.
When I think about this, I remember something Keanu Reeve’s said when he was asked “what do you think happens after we die?”. He said: The ones that love us will remember us. When he said that, the only thing I can think of, is who else to share moments with but with those who love and care for you? We are capable of choosing to live a life well lived by choosing what we want to be remembered for.
So, take a chance, experience and meet people, because only then can we truly look back and smile at anecdotes and memories you made.
Z.
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