Sunday, April 20th, 2014
The significance of a moment
I suddenly remembered this question, and I have a little distinction to add. There are, indeed, some moments that are more significant in the sense that they have an impact on one's future. For example, taking a college entrance exam is a major step when applying for colleges. And, therefore, the day you take the exam will have much significance towards that person's future (at least relatively). But then, there are moments that become significant when reflected upon, even if their significance had not been noted at the present time they had happened. For example, sometimes relationships are built from random moments of connection. I might begin a friendship by helping someone out of a difficult situation, without even knowing that the person had been in need of someone. The moment would be considered significant later on, when reflected upon, as the two try to remember when their friendship started.
I guess a moment's significance should be considered on at least two criteria: Was the moment known to be significant, or did it become significant through memory?
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