We are all story-tellers, whether we realize it or not.
Everything we experience and how we perceive the world around us is given meaning by the context we create. We are naturally wired to find meaning, weaving disparate elements into a tapestry of our version of reality.
Double-Edge Sword
They say that a tool is only as good as the skill of the person who wields it. And so it is with the power of perception. What I see and do isn’t inherently good or bad. It’s the meaning that I assign to it which makes it so. When I pay close attention to my ongoing internal dialogue, I can see patterns. I notice the subconscious ties I make to connect the dots and create a bigger picture that provides the context for why certain things are happening.
It’s only when I pause to question my story that I remember that I actually own the plot. Funny how I sometimes focus on the negative details rather the hopeful, especially since that part is up to me,
Being mindful of the stories I tell has helped me appreciate the important role I play as the author of my own life.
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