Remember
Memory is the foundation of understanding. We build our perceptions of ourselves and others on background knowledge.
We weigh the importance of memories. It is simple to recall what we consider our “rights”; however, at times, our “duties” slip our minds. Sometimes, we incorrectly prioritize one over the other, electing the easier of the options.
Here is the rule to remember in the future, When anything tempts you to be bitter: not, ‘This is a misfortune’ but ‘To bear this worthily is good fortune.’ Marcus Aurelius
Choose to accept and shoulder “bad luck” and search your brain archives for past facts or details which may redefine the experience.
Remembering is a complex process, physiologically based on the connections between neurons. It can be short-term, lasting only 20–30 seconds, or long-term, for decades.
A sensory memory may be vivid, typically triggered by a scent. An example is the Proust Effect.
Forgetting, or “failure to remember,” is a common phenomenon. There are lifestyle strategies to protect your brain.
Do you have a precious memory? When does it come back to you? Is there a sensory or situational trigger?
