Random Musings

It was sometimes back when I heard a quote saying “Bad Memory can be a good thing”. For all the conventional thinkers the quote might seem unreasonable or unjustifiable for the matter of fact, but to me it appealed a lot. Recall the instances when you had a terrible fight with a loved one of yours or a case when you experienced pain of some sort or recollect the instances when you failed at something and felt the pang of disappointment in your heart. Well, I reckon not many would choose to remember all that. On the contrary, the adversaries of my expositions would argue that in reality those are the instances when we as humans learn the real lessons preparing ourselves for the hardships of this so called journey of life; without any questions I agree with them too. Memories are indeed an effective catalyst, having the power to alter ones behavior at the blink of an eye.

But what if you get a chance to erase some memories or say people from your memories?? Indeed, a far-fetched idea!! It was last night when I happened to watch a strange movie with a concept, so alien, that provoked me to come up with this blog. “Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind”, the name of the movie with a plot wherein the protagonist, in order to free herself from the bonding of the sour relationship with her beau ends up erasing the person from her memory with the help of some advanced medical technology. The beau on facing the harsh reality goes on to do the same, until he realizes in his dreams what actually he was doing was nothing but foolishness. “Impulsive” is the word that defined the action of two characters. Though in any case the concept of the movie moved me to an extent to question myself “Would I really like to delete few memories from my brain??” and the answer that came out was a loud “NO”. Memories are, undoubtedly, the single most effective source of motivation for me. Remembering a certain someone trying to squeeze lemon over sliced onions is enough to bring a bright smile to my face.

But what if such an advanced medical technology really comes into being?? Would it really help people solve relationship problems, just as it was projected in the movie?? Won’t the action be called an act of intentional brain damage?? Wouldn’t deleting the harsh times undermine the sweetness of the sweetest memories?? The questions are just as fanciful as the whole concept is, nevertheless, it is worth questioning yourself “Would I really like to delete few memories from my brain??” Just ponder over it.

Memories, good or bad, are indeed powerful, so just cherish them always!!

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