MEMORY , MEMORY TRAINING

 MEMORY  

Memory is integral to higher living systems, though varying in degree as a part of the species. This faculty is crucial for analysis, evaluation, assessment and judgment. Memory comes to play rather effortlessly and keeps track of varied happenings that had gone by and related to the present event. In this act of supreme alacrity, no computer can ever stand a scope of comparison with the human brain. What makes the human brain an admirable asset is its ability to operate several channels and coordinate all the inputs even as the person is engaged in conversation. So to say, evaluation and assessment begin spontaneously without our having to consciously call for these processes to begin. Equally, blocking their operation looks beyond one’s decision. Memory is an excellent protector from fallible commitments.  Truly remarkable facility is –‘memory’ which needs only some well-deserved rest at the end of the day. Many other expressions – ecstasy, joy, anger, calmness of mind are derivatives of memory-related response.   But, memory needs grooming, in the sense that one has to involve self with matters in understanding completely or at least the crux. How well a matter is understood determines the extent to which the item stays in memory for ready retrieval. Therefore grooming the memory is a process by which one has to condition the mind to be receptive to items of importance to our activity. Necessarily, trying to recall items frequently, helps to remember better in place of vague or shady memory. Memory is also a silent trigger of confidence, as it enhances the freedom of interaction- official or social, any time.

MEMORY TRAINING                                          

All faculties stay alert, so long as they are put to use. Memory is no different in requirement. So, in our ability to recall any information, we have to basically understand as to what the item relates to and gather the relevant details at least once. Without making use of memory, precious little can be profitably utilized. Yes, like a gadget memory needs to be used, if retrieval should be quick and timely. Memory training involves understanding the relations between happenings or situations. It is a step of ‘linking’ happenings. For this, all humans are enough equipped; but, those who have trained themselves to connect ideas enjoy the freedom of alert judgment. Memory training should be integrated to day-to-day functioning. The best effect can be had from practising the steps of ‘retaining by understanding’, instead of by memorizing. Memorizing may help retaining the “form” of the information; memory training helps to recognize the “content” of the information. [The difference between them is parallel to that of ‘knowing’ a word and knowing the ‘meaning’ of the word. It is the ‘meaning’ that helps usage]. ‘Training’ in this case relates to repeatedly applying a word to the right context and habituating the mind to use those words wherever possible. Over a time, words of near effect get infused into the person’s vocabulary. A trained mind readily throws up right words best suited for the occasion. The best to do is- ‘recalling’ the word and meaning till the two get registered. In this act, what matters is the determination and not the age of the person.  Memory training is a powerful exercise that helps the individual in making contributory efforts.