Memories

‘Memories’

Some
painful, some lovely,

Memories
of…

The
childhood love and care,

The
friendships cherished,

The
first crush,

The
first win,

The
first love,

The
innocent kiss,

A
caring touch!

Memories
of…

Movies
watched,

Songs
loved,

Books
read,

Games
played,

Jokes
shared,

Places
visited.

Memories
of…

Delicacies
tasted,

Festivals
celebrated,

Flowers
decorated

Fun
unlimited,

Memories of…

Disagreement with parents,

Fight with friends,

Broken hearts,

Words left unsaid,

Feelings unrequited,

Memories of….

Failures,

Struggles,

Disappointments,

Lessons learnt.

Memories of…

Compliments showered,

Appreciation received,

Medals and Certificates received.

Memories of…

Parties attended,

Dancing unrestricted,

Memories of…

Thought provoking conversations with…

Teachers,

Friends,

Children,

Neighbours,

Random strangers,

Memories

Hidden
in the deep corners of our heart,

Every
moment as we breathe…

We think
of some of these!

I guess we all carry a box full of Memories with us. These get triggered
with a song, a fragrance, a taste, a touch, a book, a random mention of place or
person, a status update or just like that, don’t they? If the memories are pleasant
and happy…then do keep thinking about them…as they will bring in all the good
feelings. Then you can amplify those good feelings by taking yourself to those
beautiful memories and reliving them.

However what happens when we are reminded of an unpleasant event or
person or situation…? We sulk, we crib, we cry and the blame game and the guilt
trips begin. Just when you notice all this, immediately pull a pleasant, a
super pleasant memory
from your box. Don’t wait…the idea here is to do this
quickly
and watch as your feelings change now…easily and effortlessly!

Some situations or people would have hurt you in the past, yet we have
the complete freedom to choose the best memory, NOW! So what are you
waiting for folks…go ahead and grab some of the loving memories and keep
amplifying them…and bring in all the best feelings, NOW!

What are some of the memories closest to your heart? What makes you
Smile? What makes you feel Loved? I am eager and curious…so how about sharing
some of your thoughts in the comments, now!
 

I am taking part in the Write Tribe Festival of Words 8th -14thDecember 2013. Do hop on to the website, there are some fabulous bloggers out
there, sharing their Memories with you!

See you tomorrow with a new prompt, till then…

Have a Happy and Relaxed Sunday!

Be positive,

Be grateful,

Keep Smiling,

Love,

Gayu

38 thoughts on “Memories

    1. Very true Shilpa, sad ones do tear you apart, however, recently I have learnt the art to focus on good ones…as they bring a smile, fill my heart with gratitude….and fill me love!!! Sad memories at times limit us…and I am sure we all want to enjoy life to fullest….<3
      So let's bring in all happy stuff and keep smiling!!!!

  1. Gayu, your poem is a very beautiful blending of memories from different stages of life.You rightly feel that our memories are stored in a box, which come out and make us smile in intervals.

    1. 🙂 It took me some time to think what do I write…and once the thoughts started flowing…I just wrote….and then I didn't wish to edit or delete any of those lines…
      Thanks so much

    1. Thanks Vishal and yes I really have to stress it to dig into beautiful memories 🙂 At times it may feel challenging, yet with practice we can create a beautiful beautiful life!!

    1. Suzy's post reminded me so much of my childhood, my visits to temples with Dad and his advice of which book to pick up! I had to call him up…:) <3 The poem was a bit too long…hehehehehe 😛

    1. Thats the beauty of memories na Sunita…when you hear someone speak about their childhood…we are immediately transported back to the innocent days…
      God Bless all of us with more boxes of wonderful memories 🙂

  2. Loved the poem and even more lovely are your thoughts on memories. Exactly the reason I chose to share some of the funniest memories of my life. It brings a smile to my face, it shall bring a smile to someone else too. 🙂

    1. Ya…I loved reading your post 🙂 so many of those little silly things we did…:) Thanks so much Rekha ..they made me smile and I am still smiling as I type this 🙂
      God Bless!!!

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