We must never forget...
When I think of forgetting I can remember all those examinations that I have written where memory did not serve me well. To know your course material and understand it does not necessarily mean that one can, from a personal example, identify where a particular quote from one of thirteen Shakespearean plays that I studied could be found. Perhaps the professor's interest was to "separate the sheep from the goats" (are they the proper words?) or to clearly identify the future Shakespearean scholars who could go on to doctoral studies, to become the future professors. Now I wonder if I were to select a few lines from any one of Shakespeare's 37 plays or 154 sonnets and asked my English professor as to the source, I probably could stump him/her four or five times out of ten.
For memory, closer to home for most of us are the people with whom we have been associated over the years. Many individuals have crossed our paths. Most have influenced us in one way or another. Many have done kind things for us; they may have helped us when we were in need. Remebering them is important; in fact, we must never forget them.
A couple of years ago I telephoned a former associate who made a great impression on me for his many qualities as a gentleman, a scholar, a fine human being and as a friend who provided by his example in living, a way to accomplish that which is important in life. I did say a few kind words about how he influenced my life and how grateful I was for this. I believe that I "made his day"; he was very pleased that I called. This does remind me to call again. I need to hear his voice and to wish him well, again.
We must never forget all those individuals who helped us in the course of our life's journeys. If they are still living, we need to remember to make contact again, where that is possible, and to say thanks for what they have done for us. If we were worthy of their time and help, they certainly are more than worthy of a few kind words and expressions of appreciation. It could make their days a little happier and bring back to them some fond memories.
There is so much that we must never forget!
For memory, closer to home for most of us are the people with whom we have been associated over the years. Many individuals have crossed our paths. Most have influenced us in one way or another. Many have done kind things for us; they may have helped us when we were in need. Remebering them is important; in fact, we must never forget them.
A couple of years ago I telephoned a former associate who made a great impression on me for his many qualities as a gentleman, a scholar, a fine human being and as a friend who provided by his example in living, a way to accomplish that which is important in life. I did say a few kind words about how he influenced my life and how grateful I was for this. I believe that I "made his day"; he was very pleased that I called. This does remind me to call again. I need to hear his voice and to wish him well, again.
We must never forget all those individuals who helped us in the course of our life's journeys. If they are still living, we need to remember to make contact again, where that is possible, and to say thanks for what they have done for us. If we were worthy of their time and help, they certainly are more than worthy of a few kind words and expressions of appreciation. It could make their days a little happier and bring back to them some fond memories.
There is so much that we must never forget!
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