"Memory is a way of holding onto the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to loose. From the television show The Wonder Years."
Nothing is more powerful than the memories created by a child's experiences. The child's memories fashion the adult's life. Every day of adult life is touched by the memories of childhood experiences.
“Bachpan Ki Who Yadein,
Dosto Ke Saath Ki Gaye Wo Batein,
Yaad Hamien Aaj Bhi Aati Hai,
Din Me Jaate The School ,
Aur Shararat Bhari Raatien….
I assume that every one misses there childhood and even
Few are well in 20's 30's and even 50's but they act like kids”
Child hood memories, the pranks we played in school,
Sharing our luch box, teasing teachers and all…
Our greatest adult fears were created by childhood memories. Our greatest adult anxieties were produced by childhood memories. Our most negative adult views of ourselves are the product of childhood memories. Our most important adult goals have their roots in childhood memories. Our most powerful adult drives have their roots in childhood memories. Our adult attitudes, adult perspectives, adult expectations, and adult view of life are all powerfully influenced by our childhood experiences and memories.
Help me conduct an experiment. I want each adult to think about your life during the period from four years of age to twelve years of age. All I want you to do is think. First, I want you to remember a bad childhood experience. This is something that you don't allow yourself to remember very often. It is one of those memories you don't want to think about. Second, I want you to remember one of your best childhood experiences. This memory is a real joy to think about. It makes you feel good to think about it. Third, I want you to remember one of the funniest childhood experiences you had. This is a memory you like to share because it is funny to tell.
Did you struggle to pull up a memory? Could you remember the when, the place, the situation, the who, and the circumstances? Let me tell you the incredible thing: the older you become, the more vivid those memories become.
Jagjit Singh has said really well in this ghazal
Yeh Daulat Bhi Lelo, Yeh Shohrat Bhi Lelo,
Bhale Cheenlo Mujhse Meri Yeh Jawani, Magar Mujh Ko Lauta Do,
Who Kagaz Ki Kashtii, Who Barish Ka Pani…
How you were in your childhood?
Simple and quite or a naughty spoiled brat like me …..
And
Share any moment of your chidhood which brings smile
On your face…
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