Memory is one of the most admirable traits of human psychology. However, like the other side of the coin, it has some negative aspects as well. For instance, if you have some dark memories hidden inside you, it will bother you. But, if you have some positive memories inside your head, you can live with them for
the rest of your life. To be precise, they are nothing less than treasures. Therefore, try to live every moment happily. If you can live some happy moments, you will have the happiest memories. Well, most of us do not value a moment until it becomes a memory. Therefore, try to give importance to every moment of yours. Or else, there is a possibility that you will miss some of the best times of your life. Also, it doesn’t matter if those moments are small or big as long as you are
spending those moments with your loved ones. Thus, give significance to the moments that you are living now. Or else, it will too late to live your life happily and positively.
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“Sometimes you’ll never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.”
My husband’s older brother and his family came to visit us today. They started reminiscing about their growing up memories together and the friends they’d had along the way. My husband shared with his brother that a few weeks ago one of their friends from growing up was found passed away in his truck. They then began sharing memories of this friend of each of the times he had impacted their lives for good. As I sat listening to them talk I couldn’t help but think to myself how those moments they had with their friend that just died are now so incredibly valuable to them…those moments have become valued memories.
Don’t you wish we could appreciate each moment as it was happening rather than often times waiting until there is a tragedy or something is taken away from us to truly appreciate it? I know that I do. I wish there was a better way to remind ourselves real-time, each day, to cherish the moments we are having and not to take them for granted. But let’s face it, it is hard to cherish the moment when you tell yourself in your head that you will have plenty more of them still so you will take time to cherish it better next time…we always think there will be a next time….until there’s not one….and by then its too late…
I think what I took away from listening to them talk tonight was a renewed desire to try and cherish moments as they happen and not wait until they are a memory to truly value them. Perhaps it’s the stage of my life I am in that causes me to really start to appreciate and recognize the value of each day we are given and the value of each minute we get to spend with the people we love. As my kids have grown up and are living lives of their own I find that I absolutely value each second I get to spend with them because now I know how precious that time is. As my parents grow older I appreciate each moment I get to spend with them because I realize that they won’t always be around for me to spend time with. This stage of my life is definitely teaching me to appreciate each moment far more than ever before.
The bottom line is this – Don’t wait til it’s gone to know what you’ve got! Cherish every moment as it happens and appreciate each second that you have.
Have an amazing weekend everyone!
~Amy
Theodor Seuss Geisel Writer, Cartoonist, Animator
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Your Comments
Robert from West Virginia SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Thank you.
Bala from Sivakasi MAY
27, 2022
We never realize the value of something in our life Until it becomes a memory
Haseeb from Pakistan APRIL 19, 2022
This quote makes my day!
Anonymous FEBRUARY 21, 2022
We never know the best time of our life until it becomes a memory…
Anonymous JANUARY 11,
2022
Sometime you will never know the value of a moment until it become a memory
Becky from In Hermanus, Western Cape AUGUST 16, 2021
Today I was so emotional about this... I'm weird because i stead about crying about memories I was emotional about how I know that these are the good old days for me and that I will never get to re live these moments... I am so grateful for everything. Thank You so much
Lord. ❤️
Martha Morris from Garland, Texas MAY 21, 2021
Especially when you have lost the person with whom you shared the moment.
Raziya from Vijayawada JANUARY 17, 2021
Really , will not iamgine until it becomes a memory
Reshu NOVEMBER 7, 2020
Amazing
Anonymous APRIL 14, 2020
I am trying not to cry as this makes me think about every great memory I have especially in this hard time with corona
Anonymous FEBRUARY 9, 2020
Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory
Anonymous JANUARY 29, 2020
sometimes you
will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory
Colleen from West Springfield MA JANUARY 16, 2019
That thought makes my heart ache. My throat gets tight and tears well up in my eyes. I love Dr. Seuss he is a legend of our time. God bless him.
Alvi JANUARY 7, 2018
you will never know the true value of a moment until it becomes a
memory
Tom from 45177 OCTOBER 10, 2017
Such a fantastic truth....
Sam from Champaign, IL MAY 11, 2017
I'm currently studying for finals in college. It's midnight, my exam is at 8 am, and I'm beyond tired. However; I love the people that are all around me and I know I will miss this when it's gone.
Sophie from Baker
Middle School SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
This made me almost cry
Mdm Samm from West Lincoln Ontario SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
Why is it, we don't learn that VALUE till we age and have fewer moments to become memories x
Lisa from Massachusetts SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
This particular quote is so true.
Mary from Lansing, MI SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
Dr Seuss was so profound!
Anonymous SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
The Dr was a wise man indeed.
Mary from Chesterfield, VA SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
Oh, how true! My father died suddenly last September...I treasure every moment - every memory.
Faith
from Des Moines, IA SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
How true! Make the most of every moment!
Alice from Florida SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
Thank you Dr. Seuss - a wonderful statement that will impact all who read it!
Deborah SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
True
Suzette H from Henrico, Va JANUARY
17, 2013
Love the special Quotes, they are Reality.... and REAL.NOT programmed, or brainwashed "stuff". That's Life!!! REAL Have no choice, but to LIVE IT! Good, or Bad!