Great post and yes I recognize all of it. I have a memory book that I keep forgetting to read. No kidding. I go thru my book shelf, pull it out, say “oh yeah” then put it back. I might have donated it. Not sure. The essence of it (when I cracked the spine once) was “pay more attention“. Ta da! Problem solved LOL
When I or a friend are in one of those moments, I sit back and relax and say “give it a moment it will fly back in. It always does”. And it does. Well, these days the definition of a moment is a lot more flexible.
When my aunt does one of those memory two step moves (“love your examples so true!”), my uncle will look at her and say “I need a noun”. It’s hilarious (I use it myself now) and relaxing in the moment helps.
I do think that between the devices chopping up our attention and knowing that we can Google things has not helped. I stopped hiding things in hiding places so secret that I can’t remember where I hid it.
Cheers! To age, wisdom, letting go of things not worth remembering and enjoying the present moment. 🩷🩷🩷
Great post and yes I recognize all of it. I have a memory book that I keep forgetting to read. No kidding. I go thru my book shelf, pull it out, say “oh yeah” then put it back. I might have donated it. Not sure. The essence of it (when I cracked the spine once) was “pay more attention“. Ta da! Problem solved LOL
When I or a friend are in one of those moments, I sit back and relax and say “give it a moment it will fly back in. It always does”. And it does. Well, these days the definition of a moment is a lot more flexible.
When my aunt does one of those memory two step moves (“love your examples so true!”), my uncle will look at her and say “I need a noun”. It’s hilarious (I use it myself now) and relaxing in the moment helps.
I do think that between the devices chopping up our attention and knowing that we can Google things has not helped. I stopped hiding things in hiding places so secret that I can’t remember where I hid it.
Cheers! To age, wisdom, letting go of things not worth remembering and enjoying the present moment. 🩷🩷🩷
I love the noun idea:). Thanks for sharing and your ongoing encouragement. It means the world to me!
Thanks, Marji! Nice to know I’m not alone 😎
Thanks, Marji! Now I’m gonna stop beating myself up! Have a great, long weekend!!
What a title.