Firefly Bursts: Rediscover Your Memories
Get reminded of memories at the perfect time
Firefly Bursts automatically resurface your old memories at meaningful moments - anniversaries, seasons, or randomly when you need a smile. Like fireflies lighting up at dusk, your memories glow again at just the right time.
📋 How It Works
Automatic Memory Reminders
Firefly Bursts runs in the background, checking your memories for meaningful dates, seasonal connections, or memories that deserve rediscovery.
Smart Timing
You receive a notification or email with the memory on its anniversary ("3 years ago today..."), during the same season, or after enough time has passed that rediscovering it feels special.
Open and Relive
Click the notification to read, watch, or listen to the memory again. Add a reply to reflect on how things have changed, or just smile at the reminder.
Customize Frequency
Choose how often you want Firefly Bursts: daily, weekly, monthly, or only on exact anniversaries. You control the pace of rediscovery.
💡 Use Cases
- •Remembering loved ones on their birthday or anniversary
- •Rediscovering vacation memories during the same season
- •Getting reminded of childhood stories you'd forgotten
- •Celebrating milestones ("You started gardening 5 years ago today!")
- •Finding comfort in old memories during difficult times
- •Keeping family history alive through regular reminders
✨ Pro Tips
- →Set Firefly Bursts to weekly for a nice Sunday tradition
- →When a burst arrives, take time to add a reflection or reply
- →Share bursts with family - forward the email or screenshot it
- →Use bursts as journaling prompts to update old memories
- →Turn off bursts for sensitive memories you're not ready to revisit
- →Bursts work best when you've been adding memories for 6+ months
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I control which memories become bursts?
Yes! You can mark memories as "Never burst" if they're too sensitive. Or tag memories as "Burst-worthy" to prioritize them.
How does Firefly Bursts choose which memory to show?
It looks for anniversaries first (exact dates), then seasonal matches, then memories you haven't revisited in a while. The algorithm learns what you engage with.
Do family members get the same bursts I do?
No, each person gets personalized bursts based on their own memories and preferences. But you can share a burst with family if you want.
Can I turn off Firefly Bursts completely?
Yes, go to Settings > Notifications and disable Firefly Bursts. You can always turn them back on later.
What if I don't have time to read every burst?
That's okay! Bursts are gentle reminders, not obligations. Skip them when busy, enjoy them when you have time.
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