Memories are not computer-centric to be erased by the press of a button. This would have been nice, if we were to do away with lots of bad memories. To keep ourselves at bay from bad reminiscences, we distance anything that gets associated with an unpleasant incident.

Likewise to give ourselves moments of happiness we should also indulge in activities that remind us of happier things in life.  

Clearing a pile of clutter gathered in a corner does not seem to be a pleasing task but amongst the litter, if you find a rusted old photograph, you will agree that most of us have felt that rush of pleasant emotion rising through our veins. An old photograph that reminds you of your college or the one that brings in a rush of childhood memories is always treasured.

Ever wondered what makes the experience more pleasant when you listen to your favourite old Hindi film number on radio or on tape. Other than the sheer melody; many of you would agree that songs more than a few years old, give the joy of reliving the past.

Likewise think about the times whenever you pass by your school or college. Unless you are in a hurry to rush to another place, very few would miss the opportunity of not slowing in front of the building and remembering the times there.

Re-living the past is something, which all of us do and we should learn to appreciate things that remind us of our past.  

Catching up with childhood friends after long periods of time, starting a hobby again years later or re-starting music lessons after a couple of decades makes us feel nostalgic and elated. We all re-live our past in subtle tones, though we do not acknowledge it completely.

So in case you happened to stumble upon a funny drawing you made so lovingly of your teacher and years later you found it funny; you know the thrill and memories it brings to you.

So make sure to cough up some extra efforts in preserving your child's first drawing or other such things that remind you of the moment. At the end of it, the more one indulges in such endeavors; it will help us feel life is worth living whether it is in the present or in the memorable past.