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The Importance Of Memory In My Life

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Looking back in my life a lot of things have happened. But it takes some digging to remember the importance of those memories on the spot. Those memories can be big with little importance or small and significant that take more time to remember. Being a forgetful person is not good for this sort of assignment but the memories that do stand out have been very significant in my life to this point.

Everything happens for a reason. This saying has been in my life since I can remember because every event in my life later connects to something else. Maybe this is because I am aware of it but there have been way too many coincidences in my life to not get used to it and just accept it. Almost as if I subconsciously planned ahead of time so when I do make that decision I already have some sort of idea. For example, these last few weeks thoughts about my life and what I want to do in the future has constantly been in my mind which has now come to use. The stress of having to have my life planned out has been very prominent but a great time for reflection and decision making. …show more content…

Many things have happened that have made me see other perspectives. I have learned that the struggle for someone can be easy for others because everyone has their own personal burden to carry. I have seen that the happiness of many has different definitions and that stepping out of your comfort zone exposes you to many things both good and bad. No matter how much last year has impacted me the years before that have also given me lessons and values that I know carry with laughs and

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