But we really have this deep, human urge to mark events, to commemorate, to remember in some way. We like stones and we like markers and time capsules and plaques. And we were here to witness it. And we want to remember. Not all memorials are public ones, like gravestones or markers.
Some memorials are private.
A wedding ring is a reminder of a promise, of a relationship. You look at that, and remember the joy of today. And if you don't feel that joy, somewhere, then something's wrong. And you need to do whatever you need to do, or change whatever you need to change, in order to get back to that promise, or get back to that joy, if you possibly can. Some people wear other jewelry, maybe a colored ribbon, to remind themselves or keep themselves aware of a special concern or promise.