Source: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/longing-nostalgia/201504/what-your-oldest-memories-reveal-about-you
"The childhood memories we choose to hold on to reveal aspects of what we consider important."
The memories we dig out of our cognitive map have some kind of meaning to all of us, differently. We hold on to these memories because we feel some kind of connection to the situation/experience we're thinking of.
"How that individual understands the meaning of those experiences contributes to their sense of self."
For some, memories create an understanding of who they are. It doesn't matter how big or small the memory is; it brings some sense of identity to the true self.
Question for you: How would you describe your deepest memories? Do you think they formulate a perception of who you are today?
Definitely! My deepest memories are of laughing with my dad - who was the funniest man in the world. Humor is a big part of who I am because of the laughter I grew up with. Thanks for this post Kayla!
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