Memories are triggered by simple sensory experiences from "summary" of In Search of Lost Time, Volume II: Within a Budding Grove by Marcel Proust
Involuntarily, when I touch the soft petals of a flower, memories from my past come rushing back to me. It is as though the gentle sensation against my fingertips has the power to unlock hidden chambers in my mind, revealing forgotten moments and emotions. These memories are not triggered by elaborate events or complex thoughts, but rather by the simple act of experiencing a sensory pleasure. The power of sensory experiences to evoke memories is a central theme in my reflections, as I navigate the labyrinth of my own consciousness. I am constantly amazed by how a single smell, taste, or touch can transport me to a different time and place, resurrecting feelings and images that I thought were long buried. These moments of recollection are both comforting and unsettling, as they force me to confront the passage of time and the impermanence of life. As I de...
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