Sensory Memories
Our senses act as custodians for our memories.
When I smell chlorine it brings me right back to swimming lessons and summers spent in our next door neighbour's pool.
When I hear the beginning notes of "You Learn" by Alanis Morissette I remember our quirky childhood dog who used to howl to that song only.
When I see the creamy brown of a tea steeped to perfection and lightened with just the right amount of milk, I think of my mum, aunts, and Nana and the tea rituals that they've passed down to me.
When the first sip of rum and Ting hits my tongue I'm transported to sunny and hot days in Jamaica spent by the sea.
When my bare feet touch the soft insides of my slippers I'm reminded of the many places I've called home.
The memories contained by our senses hold power. They allow us to be transported, to access the seemingly inaccessible.