Storytelling
It's important to share our own personal stories, not just in television, film and book formats but with one another.
Live storytelling is gaining momentum in pop culture.
"Storytelling is human connection at its most primal form, in the midst of this technological revolution, it's not surprising that people are looking to return to their roots."
In our sped-up culture, we have in many ways lost the art of oral history. We used to tell our stories around campfires and dinner tables. Now entire generations' stories are lying untold because we aren't asking to hear them. Their stories are important because really, they are our stories too.
Our stories contain some of our greatest wisdom and most of them become building blocks for our lives. Imparting and receiving wisdom and knowledge are some of the most important aspects of our growth as human beings.
Many times our stories come to us in very personal, intimate ways. When you ask someone about their stories and when you share these stories with someone, you will gain insight into them, and many times yourself, in new and deeper ways.
Sharing stories of personal, hard-won wisdom and insight can develop a level of intimacy and compassion that had not been experienced with that person before.
The elements of wisdom, insight and intimacy can result in healing, inspiration, encouragement, and more for both the teller and the listener. You never know how what you do or say will affect or help another human being and deepen our life experiences.
in Epiphany
Psychology Today
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