Memories are a way of holding on to the people, pets and things you love.
You might be wondering, “How memories can nurture you?”
We all carry with us deep inside our beings every moment we’ve lived. It’s a treasure chest of good and bad memories. There are unpleasant moments we wish had never happened to us. Dreadful times, we wish we could erase.
Walking along with these miseries are the precious treasures we see as priceless. There are the memories of our parents who gave us life and fostered us to follow their guided path; there is the birth of our children we feel we miraculously created; there is a spouse or partner whose joined us on our journey to new horizons walking alongside of us.
Tattered edges all around those treasures are the times when our beings felt anguish, despair and sorrow. Those memories linger still; like worn and ragged photographs that are fading from time. You keep them in a secret room in your mind like a precious package of heirlooms. This love is deep in your heart but must be left behind. Yet, we cannot forget.
It’s important to look at our memories and love the ones we feel nurture us and discard or make peace with those we still find painful in our hearts.
Namaste
Isadora
copyright2014©written by Isadora
Lasting memories keep those we love close forever. Although words seem to say so little, I hope they help in some small way to spare the sense of loss that you’re experiencing today. Hold fast to your memories, to all of the cherished moments of the past, to the blessings and the laughter, the joys and the celebrations, the sorrow and the tears. They all add up to a treasure of fond yesterdays that you shared and spent together. They keep the one you loved close to you in spirit and thought. Those special moments and memories in your life will never change. They will be in your heart today and evermore.
Sometimes the sweetest memories shine through the deepest sadness … with sympathy!!!
<recited at a friend’s funeral ©written by Isadora
Memories
Memories are precious treasures
God has willed to you and me
To endure old age and suffering
With the joys (that used to be);
They are never worn or faded
By the trials and tears of time
For their threads of woven pleasures
In the heart of yours and mine;
And for memories of heartache,
That we made and left behind
That is painful to remember,
Very tearful and unkind
He endears us with the mercy
And the Grace, in common prayer,
That forgives us for transgressions
And denies us their despair
Copyright 2014©written by Isadora
***** This week, my Nurture Yourself post was inspired by the sad passing of ‘Crash’. Jo Bryant’s beloved pet.
R I P my beautiful Crash http://jobryantnz.wordpress.com/2014/04/30/r-i-p-my-beautiful-crash/
Each Thursday Becca hosts Nurturing Thursdays … If any of my readers are interested in joining the nurturing, I applaud and welcome you to do so … the more the merrier!! http://beccagivens.wordpress.com/2014/01/30/nurturing-thurs-subscriptions/
Nurturing Blogs:
http://beccagivens.wordpress.com/2014/05/01/nurturing-thurs-5-1-14/
http://pocketperspectives.com/2014/05/01/far-away-there-in-the-sunshine-are-my-highest-aspirations-i-can-believe-in-them-nurturing-thursday-2/
Inside the Mind of Isadora 
May 29, 2014 at 7:00 pm
Some would say that laying too much emphasis on what was takes away from staying in the present. I’d say that staying stuck there is when regret and anger and rancour rules over those memories. What is important as you say, is to hold on to the memories that nurtured one’s joy and have them reinforce the joy of the present moment and to come to terms with what didn’t and move on.
Haven’t been around for a while. But it is so nice catching up slowly. Hope you’ve been well 🙂
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June 3, 2014 at 12:55 pm
Very well said … I love your perspective.
We all fall away from blogging from time to time.
Life takes us in different ways for small periods.
It’s nice to see you here visiting, once again.
Namaste
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May 28, 2014 at 7:10 am
trust you are keeping well, Isadora. memories are an invaluable treasure, just as much as walking shoes are for walking forward. both are needed. enjoyed your poem!
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June 3, 2014 at 1:02 pm
We all fall away from blogging from time to time as I have recently.
Life takes us in different ways for small periods.
It’s nice to see you here visiting, once again. Thank you for your wonderful perspective and lovely comment.
Namaste
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May 28, 2014 at 5:57 am
Just peeping in to see if you are okay my sweet friend. I haven’t seen any updates from you lately and then I get worried. 😀 ♥ Big Hugs ♥
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June 3, 2014 at 1:07 pm
Awww … so kind and caring of you Sophia. ❤
~~~ : – )
I've been on a few adventures lately. Blogging was
put on hold due to that. I hope to post stories and photos
that will talk about them. ~~~~ : – O
We all fall away from blogging from time to time as I have lately.
Life takes us in different ways for small periods.
It's nice to see you here visiting. My hope is to pop over and visit as many of my blog friends as I can. ❤ hugs ❤
Namaste
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June 4, 2014 at 4:42 am
Oh, I hope they were good adventures Issy and yes, sometime life does get in the way and we have to put the fun things on hold. LOL!
Always nice to see you hon and visit when you can. I do understand. 😀 ❤
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May 22, 2014 at 10:45 am
a great memory can replay in your head for years…sigh.
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June 3, 2014 at 1:18 pm
I’ve been on a few adventures lately. Blogging was
put on hold due to that. I hope to post stories and photos
that will talk about them.
We all fall away from blogging from time to time.
Life takes us in different ways for small periods.
It’s nice to see you here visiting, once again.
Namaste
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May 21, 2014 at 9:32 pm
So touching and so true. I guess we are both at that stage of life where we stop to evaluate those precious moments in the past, the people who were a part of our lifes…and how these temper the more difficult parts of living and aging.
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June 3, 2014 at 1:27 pm
It’s lovely to see you, Victoria.
I’ve been on a few adventures lately. Blogging was
put on hold due to that. I hope to post stories and photos
that will talk about them soon.
We all fall away from blogging from time to time.
Life takes us in different ways for small periods.
Very well said … I love your perspective and agree.
It’s nice to see you here visiting, once again.
Namaste
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May 20, 2014 at 10:59 am
Outstanding words about the power and role of memories. Cheers to you for doing this for a blogger’s loss.
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June 3, 2014 at 1:32 pm
We all fall away from blogging from time to time.
Life takes us in different ways for small periods.
I’ve been on a few adventures lately. I hope to post
stories and photos that will talk about them soon.
I’m glad you enjoyed this post. Thanks for the generous
cheers. ~~~~~ : – )
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June 4, 2014 at 1:20 am
Cheers to your new adventures!
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May 19, 2014 at 3:16 pm
What a beautiful post-I so agree that we can and must nurture ourselves with good memories:-) I personally draw a lot of strength from the beautiful memories that I have collected over the years.I loved the richness of thoughts in your poem and the words have such a lyrical feel to them,wonderfully evocative Isadora:-)
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June 3, 2014 at 1:36 pm
I’ve been on a few adventures lately.
I hope to post stories and photos that will
talk about them soon.
Your kind and generous comment warms my heart.
I appreciate those words coming from such an accomplished
writer such as you. ❤
Namaste
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May 16, 2014 at 8:15 am
the sweetness of memories.. yes. Have a gentle day.
Love, Laurie
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June 3, 2014 at 1:33 pm
Your comments always have a gentle tone, Laurie.
Namaste ❤
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June 3, 2014 at 6:01 pm
❤ Thank you. Have a nice day and lots of love to you always.
Love,
Laurie
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May 12, 2014 at 12:07 pm
I warmly greet you and invite you to see my new photos.
I wish you a successful week.
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June 3, 2014 at 1:38 pm
Thank you for stopping by, Marko.
I’ve viewed your photos and, as alwyays, they are wonderful.
~~~~ : – )
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May 9, 2014 at 4:23 pm
I agree with you Isadora, memories are precious treasures! Simply superb post!
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May 10, 2014 at 4:01 pm
Many thanks for your lovely words, Seyi.
I hope you are healing and gathering your memories into a special box in your heart.
Namaste
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May 7, 2014 at 12:41 am
A soothing inspiring post for the soul. Memories help us hang to what is good. Of going back to happy, meaningful moments and realing life is beautifully blessed even if we had our share of heartaches and pain. Thanks for sharing hope my friend. All the best to you and your family.
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May 8, 2014 at 3:55 pm
Memories good or bad make us the whole person we are. It’s in knowing
pain that we can appreciate he joyful time. I appreciate your inspiring comment
and visit IT.
Blessings …
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May 6, 2014 at 2:53 pm
Memories are the well-worm quilt I take out when I need to warm myself from the chill of the moment. Nothing really changes, but being wrapped up for a time sure feels good!
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May 8, 2014 at 4:16 pm
Hola, amiga … I’ve missed seeing you here. Hope you are well.
I’m glad you have a special quilt of memories you hold dear to you.
Good or bad, memories make up who we are. It’s in looking back that
we can see how far we’ve come and how very fortunate we really are.
Namaste …. ❤ hugs ❤
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May 4, 2014 at 11:57 pm
Very nice read but made me sort of sad. It’s unfortunate most of my memories were involuntarily discarded.
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May 8, 2014 at 4:03 pm
Aww … so sorry about your involuntary discard of memories. Whether good or bad,
our memories create the person we are. My hope is that you will be able to create
new memories of spectacular times.
Thank you for visiting and leaving your comment. I will come by for a visit to your
blog, Lana.
Blessings ….
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May 9, 2014 at 11:54 am
Thank you Isadora. My mum says the fun is in creating new ones. Once I’m better, I’ll be able to get out more and do so. Looking forward to your visit
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May 4, 2014 at 2:48 pm
What a lovely poem Issy and what a sweetheart you are for thinking of Jo and sweet Crash. Sometimes our best memories can be the saddest ones as well and new and happy ones make up for the sad ones for sure. Thanks for sharing hon. 😀 ♥ Big Hugs ♥
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May 8, 2014 at 4:14 pm
I enjoyed doing the post. It was a walk down my own memory lane.
Thanks for you complimentary comments, Sophia. I was touched by
the sad post, Jo had put on her blog. We all have pets that are very
dear to us and give us so much joy. ❤ hugs ❤
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May 3, 2014 at 7:03 pm
A great article, dear Isadora, a true oasis of relaxation and beauty. Your poem is wonderful. So true, saying “Memories has precious treasures.”
I love the music of Michel Pepe and the video is superb.
Thank you so much for sharing with us.
Have a wonderful weekend, dear Isadora.
Love& blessings, Ştefania 🙂
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May 8, 2014 at 4:04 pm
Thank you, Stefania, for your kind and wonderful words.
I enjoyed writing it and hoped that everyone would find
a peaceful energy from it.
Blessings … ❤ hugs ❤
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May 2, 2014 at 3:16 pm
Ahh lovely writing Issy and so sweet of you to think of our dear Jo x
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May 8, 2014 at 4:07 pm
Losing any pet we have is so sad. I’ve had my share and know the heartache.
If it some small way I could alleviate her sadness I have accomplished what I
set out to do. Gilly, thanks for always visiting and leaving your wonderful comments.
Blessings … ❤
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May 2, 2014 at 12:05 pm
A wonderful poem, my dear Isadora! 🙂 xx
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May 8, 2014 at 4:11 pm
gracias, Marina … always so very complimentary.
XD ❤
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May 2, 2014 at 8:11 am
Love your poem Izzy, and the music,, in fact the whole post was a great open mind post… 😉
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May 8, 2014 at 4:10 pm
Ahh … thanks for the spectacular comment.
A joy always to see you here visiting.
Blessings …
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May 2, 2014 at 2:39 am
Very nice thoughts and music. Thanks Isadora.
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May 8, 2014 at 4:09 pm
Michel Pepe is one of my favorite for tranquilly peaceful videos.
Glad you enjoyed.
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May 2, 2014 at 12:08 am
Awww Izzy…thank you for this. It means a lot that you mentioned my sweet Crash, and that this was inspired by him. You’ve brought me to tears again, but that’s a good thing. Better out that bottled waiting to explode out.
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May 2, 2014 at 12:50 pm
❤ hugs ❤
In time, your memories will bring a smile.
Namaste
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