Memory without Emotion equals Wisdom

In the everyday world, our memories are like a personal library of experiences.

Steven Bartlett’s quote, “Memory’s without Emotion equals Wisdom,” suggests that when we look at our memories without the feelings attached to them, we can find valuable lessons.

Let me break this into simpler terms that may motivate and inspire us all.

Think of your memories as a photo album. Each picture is a moment from your life. Now, emotions are like the colors in those pictures. They make some moments happy and others sad. But what if we take away the colors and look at the pictures in black and white? We can see the moments more clearly, like seeing a bigger puzzle with fewer pieces.

Wisdom is like the knowledge we get from these memories. It’s the smart choices we make in life. When we remove the emotions from our memories, we can learn from them better.

Emotions can sometimes make us make quick decisions or see things in a certain way. But when we look at memories without those emotions, we can see the lessons hiding inside them.

This idea can work for all of us.

We all have memories that make us feel a certain way, good or bad. By looking at these memories without those strong feelings, we can learn important things. For example, think of a time when you failed at something and felt really embarrassed.

Without the emotions, you can see why it happened and what you can do better next time.

This wisdom helps us grow and make better choices in life. It’s like a guiding star that shows us the way. And as Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams” So, these lessons from our memories help us face our fears and challenges.

Great people in history like Nelson Mandela also used this idea. He learned important lessons during his long time in prison. He said, “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it..” His wisdom, learned from tough memories, inspires us.

In simple words, “Memory’s without Emotion equals Wisdom” reminds us that we can learn from our past if we take away the strong feelings. It’s like finding treasures in the memories we thought were just ordinary.

This can help us make better choices and find inspiration in unexpected places in our own lives.

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Two poems dedicated to the lovely woman I am fortunate to be married:

Love Note

In her heart, I find a gentle grace,
A modern muse, in Shakespearean space.
Her inner beauty, radiant and bright,
Like stars that grace my velvet night.

She shines with kindness, love’s sweet embrace,
A timeless beauty, in my my heart, my space.
Her laughter, like a melody, does ring,
In every verse and song, her praises I sing.

With eyes that twinkle, like the morning dew,
Her spirit’s warmth, a love that’s true.
In every step, a dance of memories and now,
Her heart alongside mine, a life vow.

No End

I wish for us, a deeper bond to find,
Beyond the everyday, a love refined.
Not just “I love you” and the “I miss you” cries,
I see eternal joy in your smiling eyes.

Our journey through the chaos, ,
yet healing when the going’s rough.
Those days we yearn for time to be alone,
To rest and recharge, in spaces at home.

In our tapestry of life, I aim to weave,
Forgiving flaws, in victories we believe.
Embracing all our quirks and differing views,
Grateful for our choice, and love that we choose.

And when anger clouds our hearts, and distance creeps,
In moments of frustration, when silence weeps,
Apologies we share for words misspoken,
In our shared growth, love never to be broken.

For I cherish our journey, both you and I,
A story of love, no final goodbye.