My Memory Lane

~Memories~? I was sitting outside the other day, just enjoying nature; and it made me think.... What are memories? How can we know if our memories are accurate or even real? When we have an experience of something, our perception changes that experience to fit our needs and how we perceived it at the time, our current emotional state at that time, and the events in our past alter that perception….etc…(so many variables) How can anyone really know if those things really happened? When all we have is the memory. We have a memory of an experience. It made me think of my grandmother. She remembers almost everything that has happened to her in her life. (lol….mostly about what nice restaurants she went to, and how the food was divine… she’s funny like that) But, she has these memories of things, and over time those memories change… I don’t why our memories change, or subtly alter themselves to fit our needs. (most perplexing) She has memories of my grandfather that are not completely accurate; now I’m sure she remembers them the way she wants too. Which brings me to the question, how can we rely on our memories if we can alter them to fit our needs? We cannot prove that a memory happened; we just have this “information” stored in our brain. Yes, we might have a picture or a souvenir of the memory, but what does that really mean? We can relay a memory to someone, maybe experience it with someone; but even if someone experienced something with you, that memory will be different from yours. So is one memory more accurate than another? How do we know that ‘we’ create these memories and they didn’t get (excuse the phrase) downloaded by a universal consciousness? Every day we have new memories. Could it be that we get downloaded (I use the term lightly) daily by this universal consciousness? Ok if I don’t stop now… I’m going to rattle on and on… So what do you think? Sorry my thoughts are a little jumbled today....^_~

>>>>>> memories ever if I think back on the WC02 I get the situation of the final Germany vs Brazil LOL and then I think automatically at Playstation2 and how I spend all my money in video games and Tommy Hilfiger clothes...I guess I was there 16 or 17 omg those were the days =) I had already known before I turned the TV on, that Germany will loose agains the Brazil LOL btw Playstation2... Germany early at the morning...looks like Need for Speed game =) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Husv7oLgnHQ with a song of the game "Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2" one of my totaly memories of this time =D if you think back at any highlight years ago of you NT, which related momories of your life there get you in mind then? any happening in school ect =)

Are photographic memories important compared to memories in your mind? Just wondered what people thought on this topic. I don't have a great deal of pictures from different things I have done, but have vivid memories in my mind of those events. Is photographic memory of importance in feeling life fulfilment?

How important are photo memories to a person? Would you want your photos put on a DVD to watch it occasionally Would someone pay the extra cost to place their photo memories on dvd's or online, so that the risk of losing them is little to none?

What holiday recipe bring back the best memories? What recipes in your family are done every year for the holidays (Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa) that bring back the best memories - and what is the memory that is attached to the recipe. Post your recipe too! Oh and my favorite was my Oma's Christmas Goose she made with this apple stuffing. Ever since she passed away we haven't had it, but next year when I get married, we'll be doing it again :-)

What song brings back memories from your childhood or the past? The song that brings back memories for me is that song "Hey now your an allstar" from smashmouth. When i was about 4 up to when i was 8 maybe, when i was over my grandmothers house, every morning we (Grandma, Grandaddy, and I) would take my grandmother to dialysis, and on our way back home, that song would come on every time. Whats your song?

What if lile is a series of artificial memories downloaded ? Suppose, every moment in your life is downloaded into your brain in a sequence. Events you think happened in the past and happening now are nothing but layering of memories staked up to make you feel like you have experienced them in chronological order. So the memories are all unreal and time is nothing but make believe. What if all of them happen in an instance but make you feel like you have lived them all. Wouldn't it be a terrible joke of the maker?

What are your good library memories and thoughts? I need to describe my library and although I love it, I'm having brain block. Can you guys give me a few things that you love about the library or memories?

How do I get over bad memories of bullying and abuse? I have struggled with depression and social anxiety. I do my best to work past it but I can't seem to get over memories of things that happened to me at school and home. I see a therapist but it does me no good because I am always to embarrassed and upset to talk about the specifics of the things that happened to me. I usually feel like nothing will ever get better and the same types of things will just happen again and again. I feel incapable of taking control over my situation. What should I do?

What are some of your favorite memories of growing up on a farm, or visiting a farm? As a kid, I didn't much care for the chores, but now, thinking back, I didn't have it so bad. Feeding the hogs, cows, chickens, rabbits... it wasn't hard work. Milking the cows, gathering vegetables, cleaning pens and hutches... it wasn't bad at all. How about you? Any good memories?

When does the ability to remember/recall memories start? On CSI, they said it is not until age 3? Is that true? And if so, why do a lot of people say they have memories of infancy and early childhood? Liars?

How can you get rid of bad memories? I have been having memories of something bad that has happened. It just came suddenly I forgot all about it until now. Is there anything that I myself can do to get rid of them without seeing any professionals?

How would the ability to erase bad memories affect how people interact? Apparently there is a new drug in the works that can minimize the trauma and memory associated with a bad event. Do you think that if this is used in a widespread manner, people will become more nonchalant about terrible things? Afterall, if you can take a pill and the bad memories disappear will the world somehow become an easier place to live? http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20070703/sc_livescience/newdrugdeletesbadmemories

What are your fond memories of playing Nintendo growing up? As a kid, it was all about Nintendo for me. I loved the good 'ol NES and still play it here and there, mostly for nostalgic reasons. Anyone have any good Nintendo memories or stories?

How can I forget bad memories of my childhood? Well I have some bad memories of my childhood and I carry them with myslef. What should I do to forgot them?

What tax form do I need to fill out for a Creative Memories Consultant? My wife is a Creative Memories consultant. Not sure If I need to fill out a Schedule C since she is technically self-employed or what. Thanks for the help.

How are memories stored in the brain? This is a question I've been recently wondering. It has been pointed out where in the brain memories are stored but how is it stored? Every now and then I get very clear, detailed visuals in my head of my trip to Las Vegas, so vivid I would think I'm there all over again. But then I ask the question-how are memories stored? How is it I can play back these memories in my head like a playing a tape in the VCR? HOW is this done? I've seen answers that describe what types of memory are in the human brain, technical terms that describe memory function, etc, etc. I don't want that kind of answer. We know when we record home movies on a video tape or recordable dvd how that's done. We can explain each step and how and where the info is stored. That's the kind of answer I'm looking for. I'm really curious now, please enlighten me.

What Part Of The Brain is responsible for the memories of People We Come in Contact with? What part of the brain's memory matrix hold the memories of people we come in contact with throughout our lives? It's hard for me to remember names even.

Is it possible to erase certain memories? I have this friend who has had tramatic expierences but the memories aren't repressed. Is there anyway to change that?

What would childhood memories formed into the nowadays kids mind?and how it affects their views in life? most of our childhood memories such as villages,waterfalls,softights and forest.what would nowadays kids have for their childhood memories? war? food shortage? or WTC? omg cc, but that is quite true would you think it shall build a nature violance in the kids heart? and war might start again if there is any disputes between country where so happen this kid that u mention is another Bush?

why is it important to preserve memories of the civil right movement? why is it important to preserve memories of the civil right movement? pls add details on your thought.

Does anyone know how to use Creative Memories tools to make quick and simple way to make paper apple cutouts? I need to make a lot of apples for a preschool project, and I was wondering if anyone knows how to make come quickly using Creative Memories custom cutting system- I thought that might be easier than using a pattern and cutting them all out by hand! Thanks!

Why do we have memories of what happen in dreams? We spend alot of our life sleeping. Why do we have memories of what happen in dreams? Could some of the experiences that we have in a our dreams be preparation for the after life? A common experience amonst many people is Flying dreams. Is our spirit, soul, or being going to fly in the after life? Why do we have memories of what happen in dreams? What is your explaination for "pointless" dreams?

How long is it healthy to relive past memories? It has been less than a year since my spouse passed away. We celebrated the anniversary of our first date every year that we were married by going to the first place we met. I was going to do that today as a way to not only continue through a healthy grief process, but also relive some of those fond memories. How long should I continue to do this with this special days that we celebrated along with our anniversary? Is it unhealthy to continue this or am I doing the right thing?

What are the chances the children take in Texas will develope false memories of abuse? Children are very susceptible to false memories. This have been demonstrated in various experiments. Children discribe in detail situations which never happened, actually believing they did. How can we be sure these children aren't being fed false memories?

When will Creative Memories change the colors of their albums? Does anyone know when Creative Memories will offer new album colors? I'm not crazy about the current selection but need an album before this fall as a gift. Should I wait for new colors or settle so I can get something now?

What if were possi be to erase all your memories & replace then with different ones? The memories could be of anything you can imagine, good or bad or powerful. Implant them into your brain to replace the memories you now have. The new memories would recreate your brain to function as someone else thereby changing your life entirely, for the better. Do you think its possible?

Has anyone ever gotten anxious over good memories? I've been getting anxious lately over memories that pop into my head of my childhood. I had a great childhood, so I don't know why these memories trigger anxiety. Does anyone else ever experience this?

What sort of picture or image comes to mind when you think of the word memories? I wrote a book for english that is about me and my experiences. I want to call it memories and I have to make a cover for the book. I want to make the cover of the book go along with the memory theme, but I don't know what picture to use.

Do you have good memories about a pair of Easter Shoes that you could share? I am going shopping with my kids this week for Easter shoes and I want to create some memories. I am in search of inspiration for our outing.

What would be the best way to interest people in Creative Memories Scrapbooking? I have been in the business for about 4 years and love scrapbooking. Problem is that everyone thinks it takes too much time. Thing is that we teach simple ways to do pages that look like they took hours! What would interest you and make you want to scrapbook with Creative Memories products?

What if we had memories before birth, would we want to go back? I wonder, if we had memories from the time we weren't born yet, would we want to go back to that time, to that state of not being conscious about ourselves, about suffering and all that? What do you think. If yes, give me arguments.

Is it possible to inherit memories from your ancestors? You can inherit looks and traits but can you inherit memories giving you a feeling of deja-vu.

What are your favorite childhood memories? And as a parent what do you think your kids' memories will be of? What do you do special to make things memorable for them?

Involuntary disturbing memories and thoughts throughout day in seeting where I need to concentrate? Is there a name and therapy for the occurence of disturbing thoughts as well as the recollection of distrutrbing memories during the day. I won't get into the subject matter but some of the memories are disturbing childhood events and the thoughts generally revolve around sex.

How much in sales to you have to earn to be a creative memories constulant? I was thinking about becoming a creative memories constulant and wanted to know how much my first order had to be, and how much you had to make each month, and what happens if you don't make the quota?

What is one of your favorite earliest memories? One of my favorite earliest memories takes place before my brother was born. I was younger than two and walking around the apartment holding a doll that I called Pinksweehart. :) I was looking at this thing in my parents' room that had little green and red things floating in it. (There could be more colors but those are the ones I remember.) It was probably a lava lamp or something. I also remember looking at their hourglass and thinking it was so cool. I liked being able to walk around by myself and look at things.

How can you let go of beautiful memories? Ok you know there are certain phases in your life. When you see pictures of certain people you remember the joy, the music and the fun life you had when you were at that age. How can you let go of these memories? And you let go because there is no way you can meet these people again. How can you just forget? But i am not even sure that one wants to forget. It is a very weird feeling when you look back in time and just look at the photos. I dont know whether to be happy or sad.. How i can let go?

what research or evidence is there that memories are stored in our organs and tissues? I not interested in urban myth or wives tales... I am very interested in any research or medical, or psychological proof that memories are stored in more than just our brains. I am trying to make a very important decision and need information to help me make the right decision.

How do I remove bad or embrassing memories? Its really annoying thinking about it all the time. Can someone help me get rid of the memories or stop thinking about them!

How come you cant remember your childhood memories? How come I or anyone for that matter remember are childhood memories? Like say i fell of a swing at 4 or 5 and i cant remember that why is that? Thats and example by the way. I have been wanting to ask this for a while noe but never got around to it.

How do i forget memories in order to move on with my life? Sometimes i think it must be OCD as i think of my mistakes and mostly guilt of what ive done in my life. Even though i have opened up in order to be rid of these memories i think about them atleast 75% of my day. It is ruining my life. Sometimes i think it would be better if i didnt exist so i never had to think about these memories again. please help me forget them.

The subconscience the key to early childhood memories? Is it possible that we have memory from the day we're born to that of our earliest known memories hidden deep in our subconscience? If so, is it possible to pull those memories from our deep subconscience?

What is the best method to bring out supressed memories? My father died when I was 10. It was very traumatic for me, and today - I have only a few memories of him. I was - of course - daddy's girl. He adored me - I adored him. I think most of what I do remember comes from stories repeated through the years, or pictures that give me a glimpse of a moment... not my own memories. For him to have been the major parent in my life for 10 years, I cannot understand how I cannot remember more. I have thought of hypnosis... but I don't want to get ripped off. Some psychiatrist consider hypnosis and repressed memories a hoax... that if you don't have memories it is a sign of a serious condition... what condition I do not know. Any suggestions? Anyone deal with the same sort of situation? I don't want to let go of what I don't remember... yes, I have a wonderful life.. gorgeous hubby, beautiful children... but I want to remember my daddy! It's not like I've supressed something bad and shouldn't want to remember it - I want to remember the joy of when I had him instead of feeling only the pain of losing him.

How are memories retained in a limited amount of physical space in the mind? Taking into consideration the vast expansive of knowledge to be acquired in one’s lifetime, how are memories retained in a limited amount of physical space in the mind? “Where actually are the images when they are not actually in mind? If an image is by its nature an act of consciousness, whereby we apprehend objects not immediately present to our senses, how to images exist outside of consciousness during intervals when they do not function in remembering, imagining, or other acts of knowing? Their return to consciousness seems to imply that they have been retained, but where and how is the problem not solved by the metaphor of things stored away in a capacious barn.” Please list ANY sources (fiction, nonfiction, film, music, etc.) you know that discuss Memory and Imagination or that use it as a recurrent theme throughout its work. A good example would be the movie "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," but I'm looking for more readings. Thank you! First, those millions of active cells die, and they never reproduce (stuck in Interphase). Second, If there is no physical limitation... If the brain is capable of folding over and on itself infinitely, then how do you explain the increasing difficulty of learning new things--like learning a new language--as time progresses, and consequently as memories bulid up in the mind?

Can traces of memories be passed on through genes? If it is possible to pass on hair colour, personality traits, even gestures and expressions through genes then is it possible to pass on traces of memories?

Do you have any verifiably false memories? I have a vivid "memory" from my childhood of flying around in my back yard after jumping off the air conditioner unit. Clearly this never actually happened. It's the only false memory I have that I'm certain is a false memory. Do others have similar verifiably false memories?

Can anyone tell me the name of a retired Creative Memories album? I have a Creative Memories album that I bought probably around 2000 that I want to find out the name of in order to sell it on eBay. Does anyone know how I can go about doing that? This particular cover color/design is no longer sold so I can't find it in the CM catalogs or on their website.

Is it possible to erase memories or stored data in your brain? Do we have a limited amount of space? Hello, I am finding it harder and harder these days to remember things. It only seems possible that the reason for that is my childhood full of television, music, and other useless sources. All that junk mail stored in my brain makes it harder to pull out the important things. Is there a way to erase or override memories, do we have a limited amount of space?