based on what i’ve read, this theory says that after we die, our brain stays active for a few minutes. during those minutes, it’s like our brain plays this 7-minute highlight reel, a mini-movie of our life, showing all the unforgettable moments that hold a special place in our memories. it could be happy, sad, or proud moments, whatever left a mark on us.
honestly, i’m not 100% sure about this theory. i haven’t done deep research, and there’s no solid scientific proof to back it up. but weirdly enough, i kinda believe it. and, yeah… i’ve already guessed which moments god would replay in my brain when that time comes. probably not everything, but i can already picture four scenes i’d see.
the first one? my very first day of school. that memory’s stuck in my head like superglue. i can still picture myself walking into kindergarten and elementary school, wearing that blue-and-white uniform, my hair all neatly done, and my face powdered like a porcelain doll. i remember how bright and cheerful that morning was, filled with excitement and curiosity, wondering what kind of fun the day had in store for me. and on my first day of elementary school, i still remember my neighbor, silvi (we haven’t met in years), welcoming me so excitedly. it feels like it just happened 8 years ago, but wow, 16 years have already passed.
the second scene? probably those moments with my mom and dad. i was just a kid who loved standing on the motorcycle while we rode around. my mom? she always wore this pink knit top. my dad? i don’t have as many memories with him, but i vividly remember him offering to buy me this white fairy dress on display at a local store downtown.
scene three? meeting him. the curly-haired guy who’s been living rent-free in my head for two years now. i could write endless paragraphs about him, but i’ll save that for another day. just know he takes up a third of my brain space and will always be the person i’d search for, even to the ends of the earth.
and the fourth scene? all the good times i’ve spent with my college friends. these moments are some of the best of my life, and i know they won’t ever come around again.
those are the four scenes i think i’d see. as for the rest? maybe it’ll include beautiful moments like my wedding day, the day i meet my child for the first time, or the dreams i’ve worked so hard to achieve. who knows? i just hope it’s filled with good things. and i’ll keep praying for everyone who’s crossed paths with me to be blessed with the best this world has to offer. i hope god listens.
maybe after reading this, you’ll start imagining what moments your brain would replay in those 7 minutes. think about the good things that have happened in your life, and i hope those memories never fade with time. we’re all going to die someday, leaving behind the people we love. and it’s in those moments that we finally understand the true meaning of time.
while we’re still blessed by god with time and opportunities, don’t hold back, tell your loved ones how much you care about them. spend as much time as you can with them. and for those of you who’ve had bad experiences with people who should’ve left good memories instead, remember: happiness isn’t limited to just those moments. find your joy in everything around you. seize the day, y’all!
