Memories are not mere recordings; they are reconstructed experiences filtered through present identity. Ordinary events often hold more transformative potential than significant milestones. Reflecting on daily moments reveals how memories can be processed similarly to food. Just as food undergoes manipulation, our memories are often curated, losing their original essence. The memory narratives we create may lack raw authenticity, as we tend to refine and integrate experiences, stripping away nuances. Understanding this processing can help in recognizing the distance between original moments and current self-identities.
Do we do to our memories what we do to our food? Do we cure, season, and smoke them until what's left is something far removed from the original moment?
The more I considered it, the more I noticed that the stories I tell myself about who I am, what I've overcome, or what matters-are rarely told in raw form.
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