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A Story of Stories — Wait But Why
Humans are a story-telling species. The stories we tell ourselves and each other guide how we live in and relate to the world. They are the social technology through which we make sense of the world and give meaning to our lived experiences. Like the mycelium that runs below our feet, stories are everywhere, threading and reshaping our reality,... See more
Niels Devisscher • Belonging and Butterflies in Times of Breakdown
The story also acts as a conduit of information, wisdom, and values around which people can unite. In this sense, a story creates coherence. It takes disparate and confusing elements and integrates them into a meaningful plot. It turns a problem into a mission and moves us through a series of events towards redemption.
Toko-pa Turner • Belonging: Remembering Ourselves home
We are narrative creatures, hardwired for story. We make sense of the world, from childhood onward, through the stories we find — or the stories that find us. They are the stars we navigate by; they bring us the wisdom we need to thrive.