The Necessity of Forgetfulness and the Tyranny of Memory

thoughts inspired by Ursula K Le Guin's "Always Coming Home"

When I am packing to go on a trip I always plan to forget one thing. It can’t be something completely inconsequential, it must be an important offering. But for my sake, ultimately replaceable. Usually, I pick a toothbrush, something really annoying not to have, but a problem that is easily remedied. I find that if I do this I am far less likely to forg…