11 Memories We Should Never Take For Granted

Our memories change the way we see the world, but we don't always appreciate all the color and richness they bring to our lives. The Giver lets us take a look at how empty life would be without the good and bad memories that make us who we are. Check it out in theaters, August 15.

1. The love your parents showed you daily in countless little ways.

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You might not have cared much at seven, but remembering every cut-off crust, every nose blow, and every applied bandage now makes you feel so lucky.

2. The happiness you felt the first time you made a big difference in someone else's life.

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3. The excitement you felt when you realized you were about to have your first kiss.

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4. The pain you experienced when you realized life isn't always fair.

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Learning when to accept unfairness and when to fight it might be pretty close to the definition of wisdom.

5. The humanity you witnessed in your neighbors when it was needed the most.

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6. The color added to your life when you first travelled outside your hometown.

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7. The shame you experienced when your parents caught you in a lie.

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You will always remember the look on their faces.

8. The freedom you felt when you were on your own for the first time.

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9. The dream you never thought would come true that you finally made happen.

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Now you know that you can do anything.

10. The risk you took when you showed someone how you really felt.

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Even if they didn't feel the same way, you know you're awesome for taking the risk.

11. The promise you made with your best friend to stay together no matter what.

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For a look at how life would be without these memories, see The Giver in theaters August 15.