Memories are powerful. They have the ability to bring you so much joy, but they also have the capability to awaken the wounds that you thought that have healed. Regardless of the paradoxical characteristics of memories, they still play a significant part in the person that you are now. Without them, you wouldn’t become grateful for your past and appreciative of your present. Thus, the experiences and people that turned into memories have contributed and molded you into your present self.
The tricky part is they can disappear in a blink of an eye due to several factors, such as old age and memory loss. Thus, this is where the importance of preserving a memory comes in so you can still look back on your fondest moments and bravest battles. With that being said, listed below are the ideal ways to keep a memory.
Write a story
Your experiences are basically raw stories that are yet to be told through written tales or word of mouth. Writing a story based on real events is a great way of preserving a memory. Through this method, you are not only creating a keepsake, but you are also sharing it with other people. Technically, that particular event or person will live forever since your story will never die as long as there’s someone in this world that reads or tells it.
A great example is Grandpa Nick’s Bump, which is a grandfather story by Daniele. The author preserved the memory of her loving husband, specifically the time when he agreed to be the grandfather of the children in their neighborhood. Lynda Daniele’s way of keeping her husband’s story alive is truly wise and remarkable.
Start journaling
Having a journal or diary as an outlet to write down your experiences is good. Why? It is because these materials are practical and old-school methods of expression. So, at the end of your day, you should allocate some time to write not just the important events but also your thoughts, emotions, victories, and even mistakes. You can keep the same routine every day until your journal is filled with wonderful experiences that can make you draw a smile or create a frown on your face once you read it in the future. Moreover, you can also customize your diary by putting stickers on it or using other stationaries that fit your liking.
Create a scrapbook
The scrapbook will never go out of style. Regardless of how many websites and applications offer free scrapbook templates or free photo editing, going through the process of making a scrapbook is incomparably fun and calming. You will need scrapbooking materials and other stationaries in this method. Also, you’ll have to gather the photos that you want to preserve or other keepsakes, like letters, receipts, tickets, and more. If you want to follow a motif on your scrapbook, then you may do so. What makes this way better is the artistic freedom and the relaxation that it offers.
Film the event
If there is one word that will describe this era, then it would be “digital.” There are already millions of people who are into vlogging, which is the act of filming particular aspects of their lives. That said, you are given a choice to film the event, activity, and individual whom you think will turn into great memories when time goes by. There is no need to buy fancy cameras and other equipment, and you can use your phone to snap a picture or take a video of the whole scene.
Hang it on the wall
What does it mean when we say hang it on the wall? It basically means that you could frame a particular memory and display it on your wall. Now that the world is already progressing, there are many ways of preserving a memory that you can hang on your bedroom wall. You can go with the traditional printing of a picture and putting it on a frame. But, you can also have your Polaroid pictures preserved using resin and adding some charms, glitters, and other stationaries in it before it cools down. The said method is definitely a hit today because the finished product is aesthetically pleasing.
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