Your Lasting Memories of the Past Year

This is the fifth in a series of 13 questions designed to help you capture the best from the past year. To learn more about this project and to download a tool to help you with your process for completing this year and starting next year more successfully, check out this post.

What will be my greatest lasting memories of this year?

My most lasting memories of this year will be of my Dad. He passed away on May 11. He was my first teacher, the first leader I observed and experienced and my mentor. Of course he was my dad. He was also my friend.














I've already posted some of the lessons from this event, which is why I can consider this one of my greatest lasting memories of 2007.

I don't want the value of this question to be lost in my particular answer. Most everyone treasures their memories more than material things. Why else would people rush back into burning homes to get their photo albums? (I've never seen a news story with video of people risking life and limb to save their plasma TV).

The value of this question is that we should be consciously capturing and holding on to our most valuable memories. While pictures are nice, having the memories locked into our lives is more important. These can become a source of strength, confidence, learning and satisfaction throughout our lives.

Doesn't it make sense then to think about this question, to make sure that those memories are locked tight into our hearts and minds? I encourage you to ask yourself this question and think about (and write down) your answers.

You will be glad you did.

Labels: learning, memories, questions, reflection

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