Some events in our lives create a flashbulb memory. We remember the details of where we were, who we were with, and what we were doing very vividly. There is question as to whether we remember these moments more because they are talked about more, or if there is something coded in us during that moment to remember them. Regardless of the reason, these things exist and are sometimes our most vivid memories.
September 11, 2001 is an example of a time that most people can remember all the details of where they were and what they were doing when they found out that a plane had hit the towers in New York. I believe that by sharing those flashbulb memories in one place, not only can we can share our fears and our pain. But we can also paint a picture of what the world looked like in that one moment of time.
I hope you will share your story here with us. I ask that you send your story to CollectiveStoriesBlog@gmail.com Please do not leave your story in the comments, I do not want any to get lost.
Please include at least the state or country you are from when you send me your story. If you feel comfortable, you can also include your first name and city or town. Other than that just explain to us where you were, who you were with, and what you were doing when you found out about the towers getting hit. The more details you want to share, the better our painting of the country (and world) for that day will be.
“Great joys make us love the world. Great sadnesses make us understand the world.” ---Kent Nerburn
September 11, 2001 is an example of a time that most people can remember all the details of where they were and what they were doing when they found out that a plane had hit the towers in New York. I believe that by sharing those flashbulb memories in one place, not only can we can share our fears and our pain. But we can also paint a picture of what the world looked like in that one moment of time.
I hope you will share your story here with us. I ask that you send your story to CollectiveStoriesBlog@gmail.com Please do not leave your story in the comments, I do not want any to get lost.
Please include at least the state or country you are from when you send me your story. If you feel comfortable, you can also include your first name and city or town. Other than that just explain to us where you were, who you were with, and what you were doing when you found out about the towers getting hit. The more details you want to share, the better our painting of the country (and world) for that day will be.
“Great joys make us love the world. Great sadnesses make us understand the world.” ---Kent Nerburn