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Streaming Stories Through Time
The power of storytelling
Stories are the glue of human connection, allowing us to share experiences across all cultures and epochs.
Our memories weave together to tell our story. Through stories, future generations can decode the lives, laughs, and follies of those who came before them, ensuring that family legends aren’t just preserved, but also relished.
Storytelling is humanity's oldest form of Wi-Fi, transmitting knowledge and emotion across generations without the need for tech support!
 After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world." ~Philip Pullman Author 
The Secrets of Human Memory
Dive into the quirky world of human memory, which comes in three flavors!

Our memory system is like a set of storage units...

Each unit has a different lease length: short-term, medium-term, and long-term memory.

Sensory
Blink and you'll miss it! 

Short-term memory is the equivalent of a quick pit stop, holding onto information just long enough for us to use it right now - think of it as the brain's sticky note, lasting a few seconds to a minute. 

Short-term
Enough to remember where you parked 

Medium-term memory is like renting a locker for the day; it keeps information handy for a bit longer, from several minutes to a few hours, before deciding whether to toss it or keep it. 

Long-term
Remembering the whole saga! 

Long-term memory, on the other hand, is the deep storage vault, where everything from embarrassing karaoke nights to sophisticated skills like riding a bike are kept safe indefinitely. 

 Our long-term memory  archive not only stores our life's script but also shapes who we are, ensuring we remember both our grocery lists and our grandest life  achievements! 
Our long-term memory is split into two 
Explicit & implicit memory...
Explicit memory, where personal epics are stored, and implicit memory, (procedural) which covers everything from riding bikes to the art of spaghetti twirling.
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Then there are flashbulb memories...
These are vivid, detailed snapshots of dramatic moments, like where you were when you learned that Pluto was demoted from planet status!
 "Memory is the treasury and guardian of all things."  ~Marcus Tullius Cicero, Roman Statesman & Scholar 
The Secrets of Human Memory
Dive into the quirky world of human memory, which comes in three flavors!

Our memory system is like a set of storage units...

Each unit has a different lease length: short-term, medium-term, and long-term memory.

Sensory
Blink and you'll miss it! 

Short-term memory is the equivalent of a quick pit stop, holding onto information just long enough for us to use it right now - think of it as the brain's sticky note, lasting a few seconds to a minute. 

Short-term
Enough to remember where you parked 

Medium-term memory is like renting a locker for the day; it keeps information handy for a bit longer, from several minutes to a few hours, before deciding whether to toss it or keep it. 

Long-term
Remembering the whole saga! 

Long-term memory, on the other hand, is the deep storage vault, where everything from embarrassing karaoke nights to sophisticated skills like riding a bike are kept safe indefinitely. 

 Our long-term memory  archive not only stores our life's script but also shapes who we are, ensuring we remember both our grocery lists and our grandest life  achievements! 
Our long-term memory is split into two 
Explicit & implicit memory...
Explicit memory, where personal epics are stored, and implicit memory, (procedural) which covers everything from riding bikes to the art of spaghetti twirling.
girl in yellow jumper with ginger long hair eating spaghetti from a fork girl in yellow jumper with ginger long hair eating spaghetti from a fork
Then there are flashbulb memories...
These are vivid, detailed snapshots of dramatic moments, like where you were when you learned that Pluto was demoted from planet status!
old fashion camera with flash bulb on a brown-grey background old fashion camera with flash bulb on a brown-grey background
 "Memory is the treasury and guardian of all things."  ~Marcus Tullius Cicero, Roman Statesman & Scholar 
 The Malleability of Memory
Memories are a bit like Swiss cheese - they have holes!
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What we remember changes after each re-telling and we attach different emotional details...
...so that when the story is altered feelings are also reshaped.  
Just think of a memory like ice-cream as it comes out of the freezer, it melts a bit... and when it goes back it is frozen slightly different to when it came out!
 The Malleability of Memory
Memories are a bit like Swiss cheese - they have holes!
Swiss cheese cubes stacked together on a black background Swiss cheese cubes stacked together on a black background
What we remember changes after each re-telling and we attach different emotional details...
...so that when the story is altered feelings are also reshaped.  
Just think of a memory like ice-cream as it comes out of the freezer, it melts a bit... and when it goes back it is frozen slightly different to when it came out!
vanilla ice-cream being scooped by a metallic scoop vanilla ice-cream being scooped by a metallic scoop
 Capturing & Preserving Your Family Stories 
Act now before the clock runs out!
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Snag those elusive stories from parents, relatives and old friends before they waltz away into the mists of time, schedule regular chats at home, over the phone, FaceTime, or Zoom!
 Capture one memory, one hearty laugh and tear-jerker moment at a time 
This ritual will compile a living document of their life tales, weaving a narrative thick with their personal escapades and sage advice. Your collection, a mosaic of memories, will serve as a cherished legacy for future generations: a beacon through their histories or simply a captivating tale for a stormy evening.
Once you've got those calls set up, take advantage of modern technology to ensure no memory slips through the cracks.
 Use smartphone apps that can record your conversations and even convert spoken words to text, making transcription a breeze! 
For organising, storing, and protecting these precious memories, consider using My LifeJars which not only keeps your memories safe but also allows you to embellish them beautifully. Speak your memories aloud, and add curated photos and snippets of videos to enrich the storytelling. This multi-media approach turns simple recollections into vibrant, enduring narratives that capture the full essence of your loved ones' stories.
Ready to commit to protecting your family history?
 Why don't you get the Golden Story Builder Memory Prompts packed with invaluable resources as a gift for your parents, relatives of family friends? 

You'll receive a beautifully crafted gift certificate, complete with redemption instructions and everything needed to set up a My LifeJars lifetime account and receiving our Inspiring Memory Prompts & resources  right away.

Don't miss out on this amazing 2 for 1 opportunity...
 For a limited time, get our Golden Story Builder plus two My LifeJars Gold Accounts for the price of one!  

After your purchase, simply email us and we'll send you a link to activate your own My LifeJars Gold account for yourself & you'll receive all the same prompts and resources too!

 Why wait to weave your family's stories into the rich tapestry of your history? 
  
  
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