I think we remember on at least two levels perhaps more and depending on how the event impacted us. It may be how the brain is wired, so we have a better chance to survive. Part of the ‘inborn’ basic genetic toolkit, thanks to uncounted generations of our ancestors who struggled and lived long enough to produce offspring and pass their tools down .
Remembering Mark Twain, (I’m paraphrasing here) saying how “I can remember everything, whether it happened or not,……soon it will be only the later,….” 🤣
Memory is a mysterious thing. I've had similar experiences as I write my memoir. And then again, I believe I remember something so well, and when I do my research, I find out I am wrong. Good luck on your latest book!
I think we remember on at least two levels perhaps more and depending on how the event impacted us. It may be how the brain is wired, so we have a better chance to survive. Part of the ‘inborn’ basic genetic toolkit, thanks to uncounted generations of our ancestors who struggled and lived long enough to produce offspring and pass their tools down .
Remembering Mark Twain, (I’m paraphrasing here) saying how “I can remember everything, whether it happened or not,……soon it will be only the later,….” 🤣
Memory is a mysterious thing. I've had similar experiences as I write my memoir. And then again, I believe I remember something so well, and when I do my research, I find out I am wrong. Good luck on your latest book!