"The business of life is the acquisition of memories. In the end, that's all there is." Carlson (Downton Abbey)
I heard this yesterday and immediately paused the video to write it down. It is the type of quote I like. It reminds me of the butterfly moment that I used to write about back in 200WaD. It is also the type of thing that makes me do a retrospective and challenge myself.
I don't think I have done much in terms of creating memories this year. And 6 months of the year are almost done. I haven't spent a lot of time with people since COVID in general. It is hard to make memories without people. Though it is possible to do things via ZOOM, nothing can match live in person experiences for me.
As things are opening up and getting back to pre-COVID times, there will be more opportunities for memories. I know that I only recently started to think of butterfly moments as something to pursue. Even now, I have to keep reminding myself to make an effort to do things that create memories.
Why is it that it is so hard to remember the things that matter most?
When I was thinking of butterfly moments, it was more around facing fears and doing things that makes us uncomfortable. Not exactly like the memories the quote talks about. The only way I see to plan for memories is to make time for people in our lives. That I think helps to increase the chance of having moments that can turn into memories.