Definable & Memorable Moments:

Occasionally we run across people that change our lives forever. We don’t know that they will, in fact, as with most we’re pretty skeptical. Nonetheless, we trust our instincts and we embark on an experience or relationship that lasts a lifetime. Who would have thought your high school mates would ever come to hold such a delicate spot in your heart. Think for a moment about those days, and if you’re honest, most of us can remember the good ol’ days and smile. Why are memories so important? Why must we live with things that we can remember at anytime, solicited or unsolicited? I think the answer to that lies in our desire to connect and have meaningful relationships. Most of our lives are lived peripherally. We talk with people everyday, but we don’t know them. We see people, even do business with them repeatedly but we don’t connect. Therefore, when those rare moments occur, when you sense the other person understands you and can relate without explanation, you know you’re in for a real time of expression; operative word being “expression”. We have no problem expressing ourselves to those who understand. It’s those who don’t get it that we shut down and recoil towards. To be honest, most of us probably have more insignificant memories than we do significant ones. This is the case because more insignificant stuff happens in our lives more often than not. But the irony of this is that when you get one good significant memory, it can weigh a ton more than 3,000,000 undefinable moments. The type of memories that occur when you see a picture, hear a song, smell a cologne or perfume. Magic! The sweet bliss of definable moments. I share this with you to encourage you to hold on to your happy thoughts. They will get you through the tough days; and trust me, tough days are a comin’. Be joyful my friends; whoever or whatever gives you warm thoughts, those are your moments. Cherish them and smile until you again experience one of those Definable and Memorable moments....

Peace