How many of you like to look back at old pictures from when you were a baby? I bet some of us do! Of course, those pictures can be embarrassing if they’re brought out in front of your friends. But one day, though, they will definitely be precious treasures that you’ll always want to keep.

It’s special to look back at old memories together with our loved ones, relive some of our amazing experiences, and remember how lucky we all are to have each other.

Some of my own happiest memories with my parents from my childhood are our adventures together, something that inspires us to make new plans and create fresh memories.

Seeing old photographs can stimulate your brain to go back to those special moments and remind you of all the reasons you should be feeling grateful for. So, on days when you’re not feeling well or might be facing a challenge, you can use those visuals to transport yourself back to those beautiful moments and to find reasons to pick yourself back up and think positively.

The best photos are the ones that retain their impact over the years, regardless of the number of times they’ve been viewed. What I love most about an image is that it can cut across all national and political boundaries, it transcends the restraints of culture and language.

A photo library reminds you of beautiful moments from both the distant and recent past, and it becomes even more enriching when used in conjunction with self-notes. When you have a look through pleasant memories, you stimulate happy thoughts in your mind and approach from a state of gratitude. When you’re writing down what you’re grateful for, that emotion of gratitude will be ten times stronger in your heart. Similarly, when you move on to set out your daily goals, you will be doing so from a happy place that will help you to recognise the right actions and create more beautiful memories.

We live in a world where we see images everywhere. Whether it’s the billboards, the thousands of new images available to view every time we open our social media apps, or the photos on the newspaper and magazines we read — there’s visual stimulation in every corner of the world.

Photos tilt your memories toward the great experiences you’ve had, because you’re more likely to take pictures of cheerful times. That is important, because it’s easier to recall bad times than good ones. Great times with friends and family are things we’ll want to remember forever. Unfortunately, we tend to forget things with time. How can we save those memories for the future?

Today’s digital cameras permit you to capture memories instantly, unlike the cameras in the past that used film. You can even share them with friends via social media immediately.

Our memories help to make us who we are. They teach us amazing life lessons, help us to learn and grow, and leave us feeling entertained. They elicit emotions about a memorable event. That is why it is important to not just make memories, but get a picture of them as well.

If you want to be more acquainted with the blessings in your life, capture all the good moments. I promise it will help you to take notice of things that are so easy to miss.

Published in Dawn, Young World, January 21st, 2023