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Creating A Memory Album
Author: D. Anderson
First of all, regarding the September 11, 2001, attacks on the American people, we at The Seasons of My Life® wish to say that we are deeply sorry that so many of you are hurting and we extend our deepest sympathies to those of you who have lost a loved one, or are suffering.
Not only are some of you devastated from the loss of a loved one, but there may be many of you who are hurting from exposure to the tragic events of September 11, 2001 – our courageous firefighters, police, rescue workers, volunteers, and millions of others across America who witnessed the attacks through the graphic media of television. For some of you, counseling may be in order before you can begin to heal.
Another positive and meaningful way to help begin the self-healing process might be to begin putting your thoughts and feelings down on paper. The easiest way to do this is by typing them using your computer’s word processor. You could begin by assembling a “memory album” in honor of your lost loved one, or as a special tribute to America. Fill it with the special stories of your life, beginning with the day you and your loved one first met, or what it was like growing up in America. Describe in it the emotions that you are experiencing now, how you think you will feel in the future, and begin formulating and writing down some goals and plans.
Once you have written your special stories, you could decorate the pages of your memory album before printing by adding decorative borders, graphics, or clipart using your word processor. Add favorite family photographs that pertain to certain stories, newspaper clippings, and anything else that you feel should be included that is meaningful to you. Once printed, your unique memory album can be bound in any fashion you desire and handed down throughout your future generations as a cherished family heirloom document.
This process of writing your life stories, thoughts, and feelings is known as journalizing (also referred to as life review, guided autobiography, and spiritual autobiography) and can be accomplished with The Seasons of My Life® Autobiography & Family History Program – an easy to use add-on application that works with your computer’s existing word-processor. With over 1,400 questions and memory-stirring reminders, The Seasons of My Life® was designed to take you back in time, enabling you to capture all of the memorable stories of your life.
This entire journalizing project, from start to finish, can be a helpful and soothing pass-time for you and your entire family. If you have young children, you might consider inviting their participation, making your memory album a family project which can be an excellent creative outlet for pent-up emotions in them as well.
Writing about your life can be a gratifying experience. It can be an excellent way of dealing with the past and the present. It can help build self-esteem, allow you to cleanse and get on with life, and may help you to connect with your inner self. For further information, please visit our web site at www.seasonsofmylife.com.
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D. Anderson
http://www.seasonsofmylife.com
email: seasonlife@aol.com
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