Our Five Senses
Sight, sound, smell, taste, touch - our five senses that are a gift; not only for the impact on our everyday life, but also for their ability to conjure up images from years ago.
Our sight creates images that are stored in for future use. Something we see during our busy day will remind us of something, or someone, from our past. This can trigger memories we may not have thought about for years; sometimes pleasant, and other times sorrowful.
The sound of a certain song on the radio may remind us of a long lost love, a good friend, or a certain place and time in our past. If we close our eyes, the strong vision it can create can be as clear as if we were still there. Buzzing bees and chirping birds can bring us back to sunny days in the garden, and the laughter of children will remind us of joyful days from our youth.
Smells can elicit some of the strongest memories. Fresh baked cookies can remind us of childhood, and coming home after school to their delicious aroma. The scent of baby powder can evoke images of the joy and contentment felt while holding our children as infants. And the fragrance from perfume or cologne can produce the vision of a lover, husband, wife, mother or father.
The multitude of flavors that come into contact with our taste buds can create pictures in our minds. The taste of salt can bring up visions of being at the ocean with the salt water splashing in our faces. Sweet honey can conjure images of honey bees in the summer gardens, and a fresh, tart apple can remind us of trips to the orchard in the fall.
The gentle touch or caress from someone we love kindles a pleasant response. Who doesn't remember their first kiss and how it made them feel, or the comfort from a hug that can warm the soul? And the feeling of the velvety soft face of a baby is something to be cherished.
Our five senses bring forth many memories, and stir up strong emotions. They truly are a gift that need to be appreciated every day.
Our sight creates images that are stored in for future use. Something we see during our busy day will remind us of something, or someone, from our past. This can trigger memories we may not have thought about for years; sometimes pleasant, and other times sorrowful.
The sound of a certain song on the radio may remind us of a long lost love, a good friend, or a certain place and time in our past. If we close our eyes, the strong vision it can create can be as clear as if we were still there. Buzzing bees and chirping birds can bring us back to sunny days in the garden, and the laughter of children will remind us of joyful days from our youth.
Smells can elicit some of the strongest memories. Fresh baked cookies can remind us of childhood, and coming home after school to their delicious aroma. The scent of baby powder can evoke images of the joy and contentment felt while holding our children as infants. And the fragrance from perfume or cologne can produce the vision of a lover, husband, wife, mother or father.
The multitude of flavors that come into contact with our taste buds can create pictures in our minds. The taste of salt can bring up visions of being at the ocean with the salt water splashing in our faces. Sweet honey can conjure images of honey bees in the summer gardens, and a fresh, tart apple can remind us of trips to the orchard in the fall.
The gentle touch or caress from someone we love kindles a pleasant response. Who doesn't remember their first kiss and how it made them feel, or the comfort from a hug that can warm the soul? And the feeling of the velvety soft face of a baby is something to be cherished.
Our five senses bring forth many memories, and stir up strong emotions. They truly are a gift that need to be appreciated every day.
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