Moments

I went to church tonight and the sermon caught my interest. The theme involved living life and cherishing moments. The priest explained that there are truly sacred moments in everyone's life. Moments of pure joy, happiness and calm are irreplaceable and very important. This gave me an idea. When I worked for Disney, many guests encountered "magical moments" depending on the occasion. I really enjoyed creating some magical moments and I experienced a few of these moments myself. Since I have been in a slump lately, it might be a good idea to remind myself of these times. So I have decided to start off my new college semester with "Moment Mondays". Because Monday is the most disliked day of the week for the majority of the population, it may be the perfect opportunity to recall the beauty in life or the joy in those small moments. It could be anything from seeing a sunrise to getting a solo. The most important thing about these memories is the meaning they convey. As long as the event holds a special significance to you, the memory may be as valuable as a treasure.
Good memories and moments can motivate someone to really live. If you're always focused on the bad times or the sad memories, those moments become a definition of life. Even though the bad times are important and define who we are, the good times are also just as important. When you remember a positive feeling or event, that moment defines a small part of your self. Just as a negative trait can be revealed in harsh times, the positive traits are revealed during good times. Both of these types of memories define the person you are today.
As the sermon went on, the priest also explained that once you realize that your memories define who you are, you can understand how you function in life. Choices made and lessons learned become subconscious knowledge that guides you to live in the present. In the same manner, the sacred moments and powerful memories remind you of what you wish to achieve. A great example of good memories actually occurs in the third book and movie of the Harry Potter series. In The Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry must face his fear, the Dementor. In order to defeat the Dementor, he must think of a powerful memory, bright enough to ban the darkness. Only through this powerful state of mind can Harry face his fears.
It is a test that everyone must pass in dark times and truly meaningful memories have the power to shape who you will become by never forgetting who you are.