By: Loralei Snider, PowHERhouse Journaling and Mindfulness Editor
Every day offers us new experiences and a chance to build new memories. Lasting memories, although a bit farther apart, leave a deep imprint on our souls. Have you ever been telling a story of a lasting memory and found that a small part of it was a bit fuzzier than you thought it would be? After all, in the moment you were convinced it was something that you would never forget.
In this fast-paced world we live, it seems that more and more of our lives are being captured online – sent to the great web, where every moment online is stored. While this is a great way of sharing your memories with those who live far from you (and those who live across the street), over time these memories become harder to find if you want to recall them – they are lost in a sea of status updates, mood updates, and pictures of what we ate today. The most formidable part of keeping track of our own lives this way, is that when we leave this earth, there is nothing to pass to our future generations.
Journaling is not only a great way to record our memories; it is also a great way to keep history alive. When we pass, our journals serve as the storytellers to future generations for years after we are gone. The entries in our journals serve a purpose beyond keeping our memories alive; in a way, they keep us alive – when our stories are read, and discussed, we are ourselves remembered. With that in mind, why not try this journal prompt today, and leave a lasting memory for your loved ones and future generations to remember you by?
What was the biggest turning point in your life? How did this memory contribute to the path you have chosen in life?
