Memories of Home: A Keepsake You Create

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These mechanisms are simple, but the implications are profound. According to the theory, you’re most likely to remember memories from contexts that are similar to the context you’re in now. Because your mental context is always changing, your mental context will be most similar to recently experienced memories. This explains why it’s harder to remember older events. The accent of one’s birthplace lingers in the mind and in the heart as it does in one’s speech.”— Duc de la Rochefoucauld

Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:31–32 Sometimes memories of certain experiences remain crystal clear for life, like the moment you said "I do," or the first time you held your baby in your arms. Other significant memories from long ago can be harder to recall. But they may still be with you; it just takes effort to retrieve them. Which memories stay with us? As corny as it sounds, to me, home is where the heart is… So moving houses is just another way in which I get to experience life.”— Ellen DeGeneresFor those of us simply hoping to find out if a cherished childhood memory is true or not, the best solution is to search for proof that it really happened – a photograph, childhood video or diary entry. But not all of our parents documented our every step as a child.

Limits on socialising within care homes and in some cases a ban on any visitors for many months seems to have taken its toll.Say “I’m sorry.” Don’t go to bed angry.–Don’tlet your pridebecome more important thatyour relationships. Sometimes it’s hardest to say “I’m sorry” to our spouses and our children. I personally am inclined to approach housework the way governments treat dissent; ignore it until it revolts.”— Barbara Kingsolver

Be kind.– Sometimeswe treat complete strangersbetter than the people with whom we live. Talkand act at homein ways that show your family how much you love and value them.There are many quotes about the warm feelings people often associate with home, and some encompass the not-so-warm feelings. Here are some blunt statements about homeownership. The concept of home isn’t always pleasant. Here are some sardonic comments about the realities of home – and a few funny nursery rhymes that we thought we would throw in. Don't be afraid to use humor when funeral planning. Sometimes a funny quote is appropriate – even when writing a eulogy. Mid pleasures and palaces though we may roam, be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home.”— John Howard Payne

The most important thing a man can know is that, as he approaches his own door, someone on the other side is listening for the sound of his footsteps.”— Clark Gable Loveday advises adding more variety to our lives, which might involve some creative thinking to achieve. If you can’t go out, she suggests finding a completely new activity at home, and then telling someone about it afterwards to help you remember it better. A word of encouragement during a failure is worth more than an hour of praise after success.” ~Author Unknown Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use.” ~Emily Post Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose. Philippians 2:2Remember accidents happen and it’s just stuff.– It’s good stewardship to value and care for our belongings, but rememberit’s still just stuff. Everyonemakes mistakes. Accident happens.