“Your memory is a monster; you forget – it doesn’t. It simply files things away. It keeps things for you, or hides things from you – and summons them to your recall with a will of its own. You think you have a memory – but it has you.” -John Irving
Memory is a funny thing. Some of the biggest moments in life can fade over time, and some of the supposedly little things can become more poignant over time. Memories can attach themselves to objects, smells or experiences, like thinking of your grandmother every time you have one of her favourite hard candies that she always carried in her purse.
It’s funny how the smallest things can be such wonderful reminders of great memories. Certain smells can remind you of the recipes you had when you were young and suddenly you’ll feel full of longing for your childhood home. Or the smell of a rainstorm can remind you of a disastrous camping trip when you were a teenager that turned out to be one of the best trips you’ve ever taken. No matter what it is, there is always some little thing that can trigger a wonderful memory.
Sending cards can do the same. When you create a card to send to your loved ones, you can add personal touches such as photographs, artwork or personal quotes that will act as a little memory trigger. The card you send will then be more than a card – it will be a ticket to a special time and place. Book passage on the memory train for you and your loved ones by creating a card that will be sure to remind them of all the places you’ve been together.