I remember when

From what we know, humans are the only creatures on the planet with the ability to recall the details of the past and project into the future. Our memories serve a number of purposes. They provide a reference point for our presence here. We identify with events such as the launch of the first astronaut into space, a presidential assassination, or the winner of a Super Bowl. On a more personal level we think back to our first day of school, receiving our driver's license, or our first job. Memories also serve as reminders of what we might do differently in the future. These refer to the not so pleasant times in our lives that we might not wish to repeat and what we might do to avoid them should they appear. Then there are the memories that entertain. These are the images of the past that conjure up the times spent doing what we enjoyed most or spending our days with those we loved. They are the special moments spent with grandparents, parents, children, spouses, and friends. Or a trip in our minds to a place we visited once upon a time. Honor those memories and what they offer. When was the last time you visited your past and what thoughts did they incur?