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A memory jar is a jar that you use
to hold little notes or memorabilia about happy experiences or personal accomplishments
that you would like to remember or recognize. You may have heard about memory
jars but never really considered them to be a form of journaling. Because you write
about experiences, according to Webster’s dictionary, a memory jar is
indeed a form of journaling.
People sometimes save memories in
their jar for a year and then open the jar on New Year’s Eve to enjoy those
memories all over again. Reviewing your memories doesn't have to be a once-a-year
event. Looking through your memory jar after a tough day is a great way to
remind yourself that good things do happen.
Memory jars can also hold keepsakes
from a vacation or special event. They make great gifts for birthdays,
retirement celebrations or wedding showers. Guests can write about special
memories and fill the jar with slips of paper or little cards created especially
for the event.
Memory jars have also been used to
help people process grief. Celebrating loved ones whom we have lost is part of
the grieving process. Create a jar as part of a celebration of life with
contributions from friends and family or on a more personal level fill the jar
with your own memories and mementos of your loved one.
Memory jars can be used by
individuals, groups or families. They can be large or small. You can decorate
your jar or leave it as is.
You probably already have a jar that would be perfect for memory jar journaling. Why not start preserving those special memories one at a time?
•Cupola Corner sells a selection of handmade coil bound journals that would be perfect for many types of journaling.
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