I love this and also feel it with you. I, like your mom, think there is no such thing as too many pictures😂, in fact I took just under 300 at a gathering this weekend😆 but I also have realized that sometimes I must make the choice to fully embrace and be present in the moment and leave the phone in the pocket.
My sister had a memory much like your gramma’s. Me? Not so much!! I say the my brain is the very first computer, slow processor, limited memory and non- upgradeable. Thus, for something new to go in, something old must go out. Better to say my brain is full already 🤣🤣🤣
I feel this! Memory keeping is precious to me because I know our memories tend to fail us. I take so many photos in the hopes of holding onto the beautiful moments a little longer.
Exactly! I think I’ve (almost) stopped convincing myself that I will *surely* remember all the moments that I want to. I’ve learned that if I really want to hold on to something, I need to write it down or take a picture.
This sounds almost like a form of meditation - focusing on the present feeling and not grasping too hard to preserve the view for later. Also reminds me a little of the practice of the Tibetan sand mandala, where the monks create them and they are so beautiful for a moment (and in process) and then they immediately wipe away the end result to show the impermanence of things.
HOW did I not see this sooner?!?! This is SO beautifully written! I admire Gma SO much for her amazing memory. I also admire you SO much for being able to write incredible stories to help capture the moments worth remembering.
I love this and also feel it with you. I, like your mom, think there is no such thing as too many pictures😂, in fact I took just under 300 at a gathering this weekend😆 but I also have realized that sometimes I must make the choice to fully embrace and be present in the moment and leave the phone in the pocket.
My sister had a memory much like your gramma’s. Me? Not so much!! I say the my brain is the very first computer, slow processor, limited memory and non- upgradeable. Thus, for something new to go in, something old must go out. Better to say my brain is full already 🤣🤣🤣
Haha, yes! A lot of truth to that!
I feel this! Memory keeping is precious to me because I know our memories tend to fail us. I take so many photos in the hopes of holding onto the beautiful moments a little longer.
Exactly! I think I’ve (almost) stopped convincing myself that I will *surely* remember all the moments that I want to. I’ve learned that if I really want to hold on to something, I need to write it down or take a picture.
More and more I try to focus on taking "mental pictures," storing in my heart the feelings and warmth that come with a moment, not just the vista.
This sounds almost like a form of meditation - focusing on the present feeling and not grasping too hard to preserve the view for later. Also reminds me a little of the practice of the Tibetan sand mandala, where the monks create them and they are so beautiful for a moment (and in process) and then they immediately wipe away the end result to show the impermanence of things.
HOW did I not see this sooner?!?! This is SO beautifully written! I admire Gma SO much for her amazing memory. I also admire you SO much for being able to write incredible stories to help capture the moments worth remembering.