Some of you may know the famous Buddhist saying; "I am in the Buddha and the Buddha is in me". In other words, without me, the things taught by Buddhism, such as peace and love, cannot come fully into existence. Buddha energy needs me to help express it, and it needs you, too. And we need it, because I can’t think of anyone who has too much peace in his or her life.
The same is true of Memoir – at a less exalted level, perhaps. Your life history needs you to express it to others, for if you don’t do that all the wisdom is likely to be lost. You need Memoir, so you can comprehend your life. And as you do the writing real wisdom gets expressed that otherwise couldn’t come to light.
You need Memoir; and Memoir needs you.
Dr. Hunter,
I have heard these words before and I thank you for sharing your post. When I apply your words to the fact that I deeply wish I had more from my grandparents and brother in writing it makes sense that it would apply to all of us.
Thank you,
Mary