The world\u2019s earliest human histories are stories. A lot of these creation myths seem fantastical and wild at first glance, but each one reveals something deep and true about the culture that it emerged from. And in a way, people also create their own personal mythologies. Some of it may indeed be fantastical, but it is nonetheless rooted in one\u2019s morals, views of the world, and self-perceptions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This week, let\u2019s talk about stories and how they move and shape people from every walk of life. Of course, this is not just about the stories that people hear and read, but also the stories they live through and create. What does someone\u2019s personal story say about their self-perception? What stories shaped you as a child? Think back on the narratives that have made their mark on your life in ways small and large. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It’s like everyone tells a story about themselves inside their own head. Always. All the time. That story makes you what you are. We build ourselves out of that story Someone\u2019s sense of identity can be tied to the stories they tell about themselves. After all, the way people think back on their pasts is through a narrative in the form of memory. Do those narratives have a moral? A message? What lessons have you been faced with in your life? Being able to recount the past is a form of magic, and telling stories is its manifestation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThat’s what fiction is for. It’s for getting at the truth when the truth isn’t sufficient for the truth.\u201d Often, the stories that people tell about themselves and their pasts don\u2019t align with the facts. No two people remember the same event in the exact same way, but that doesn\u2019t make their recollections less true. Your perception of reality shapes how you remember events, and the stories that you walk away with reveal more about the impact something had on you than anything else. Don\u2019t be afraid to stand by your truth — just be willing to examine what it says about you and your experiences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAfter nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.\u201d Humans have always told stories. Whether it\u2019s as cavemen sitting around campfires or as modern citizens binge-watching Netflix, people are fascinated with stories because empathy allows them to get invested in characters and imagine what life would be like in their shoes. What sorts of stories do you gravitate toward, and why? Consider what that says about how you navigate your emotions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt’s like Tolstoy said. Happiness is an allegory, unhappiness a story.\u201d Are the stories you tell about yourself and your past mostly triumphant and happy? Or are they accounts of your darker moments, negative things that really shaped you? Once you\u2019ve reflected on that for yourself, consider what your friends and loved ones do, and contemplate what that says about each of you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cStories you read when you’re the right age never quite leave you. You may forget who wrote them or what the story was called. Sometimes you’ll forget precisely what happened, but if a story touches you it will stay with you, haunting the places in your mind that you rarely ever visit.\u201d Stories shape people continually, but never more so than when they\u2019re young. Whether it was a book, a movie, a comic, or something else, it\u2019s likely that there was at least one story that truly swept you away as a child. Ask yourself what that may reveal about your youth, and figure out whether that narrative still resonates with you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe’re all stories, in the end.\u201d The stories that people share about themselves often reveal more than just surface information. When people craft their stories, they can reveal how they view themselves, others, and the world around them. Today, accept the challenge to examine what your favorite stories about yourself reveal. If they were a collection on a shelf, what would the themes be? <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI wanted a perfect ending. Now I’ve learned, the hard way, that some poems don’t rhyme, and some stories don’t have a clear beginning, middle, and end. Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what’s going to happen next. Delicious ambiguity.\u201d The stories that people tell about their experiences are humanity\u2019s way of making sense of what has happened to them. In the moment, life happens quickly and often chaotically. However, as time goes on and you look back, it becomes easier to see which pieces have stayed and which have fallen out of focus. The things that you carry with you as you move forward are what really matter most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wondering who you were in a past life? The clues are there but they can be really subtle. That\u2019s where a <\/em>Past Life Psychic<\/em><\/a> comes in. They can tell you where your soul has been, and a Past Life Reading can help you resolve the inexplicable fears, desires, and emotional hang-ups you still need to overcome. Read about our psychics from <\/em>real testimonials<\/em><\/a> and browse through our <\/em>Destiny & Life Path Blog<\/em><\/a>. Find a Past Life Psychic or learn more about Past Life Readings today.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n About California Psychics: The Power of Storytelling The world\u2019s earliest human histories are stories. A lot of these creation myths seem fantastical and wild at first glance, but each one reveals something deep and true about the culture that it emerged from. And in a way, people also create their own personal mythologies. Some of it may indeed be fantastical, but it is nonetheless rooted in one\u2019s morals, views of the world, and self-perceptions. This week, let\u2019s talk about stories and how they move and shape people from every walk of life. Of course, this is not just about the stories that people hear and read, but also the stories they live through and create. What does someone\u2019s personal story say about their self-perception? What stories shaped you as a child? Think back on the narratives that have made their mark on your life in ways small and large. Saturday, September 24 “It’s like everyone tells a story about themselves inside their own head. Always. All the time. That story makes you what you are. We build ourselves out of that story\u2013 Patrick Rothfuss Someone\u2019s sense of identity can be tied to the stories they tell about themselves. After all, the way people think back on their pasts is through a narrative in the form of memory. Do those narratives have a moral? A message? What lessons have you been faced with in your life? Being able to recount the past is a form of magic, and telling stories is its manifestation. Sunday, September 25 \u201cThat’s what fiction is for. It’s for getting at the truth when the truth isn’t sufficient for the truth.\u201d\u2013 Tim O’Brien Often, the stories that people tell about themselves and their pasts don\u2019t align with the facts. No two people remember the same event in the exact same way, but that doesn\u2019t make their recollections less true. Your perception of reality shapes how you remember events, and the stories that you walk away with reveal more about the impact something had on you than anything else. Don\u2019t be afraid to stand by your truth — just be willing to examine what it says about you and your experiences. Monday, September 26 \u201cAfter nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.\u201d\u2013 Philip Pullman Humans have always told stories. Whether it\u2019s as cavemen sitting around campfires or as modern citizens binge-watching Netflix, people are fascinated with stories because empathy allows them to get invested in characters and imagine what life would be like in their shoes. What sorts of stories do you gravitate toward, and why? Consider what that says about how you navigate your emotions. Tuesday, September 27 \u201cIt’s like Tolstoy said. Happiness is an allegory, unhappiness a story.\u201d\u2013 Haruki Murakami Are the stories you tell about yourself and your past mostly triumphant and happy? Or are they accounts of your darker moments, negative things that really shaped you? Once you\u2019ve reflected on that for yourself, consider what your friends and loved ones do, and contemplate what that says about each of you. Wednesday, September 28 \u201cStories you read when you’re the right age never quite leave you. You may forget who wrote them or what the story was called. Sometimes you’ll forget precisely what happened, but if a story touches you it will stay with you, haunting the places in your mind that you rarely ever visit.\u201d\u2013 Neil Gaiman Stories shape people continually, but never more so than when they\u2019re young. Whether it was a book, a movie, a comic, or something else, it\u2019s likely that there was at least one story that truly swept you away as a child. Ask yourself what that may reveal about your youth, and figure out whether that narrative still resonates with you. Thursday, September 29 \u201cWe’re all stories, in the end.\u201d\u2013 Steven Moffat The stories that people share about themselves often reveal more than just surface information. When people craft their stories, they can reveal how they view themselves, others, and the world around them. Today, accept the challenge to examine what your favorite stories about yourself reveal. If they were a collection on a shelf, what would the themes be? Friday, September 30 \u201cI wanted a perfect ending. Now I’ve learned, the hard way, that some poems don’t rhyme, and some stories don’t have a clear beginning, middle, and end. Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what’s going to happen next. Delicious ambiguity.\u201d\u2013 Gilda Radner The stories that people tell about their experiences are humanity\u2019s way of making sense of what has happened to them. In the moment, life happens quickly and often chaotically. However, as time goes on and you look back, it becomes easier to see which pieces have stayed and which have fallen out of focus. The things that you carry with you as you move forward are what really matter most. Wondering who you were in a past life? The clues are there but they can be really subtle. That\u2019s where a Past Life Psychic comes in. They can tell you where your soul has been, and a Past Life Reading can help you resolve the inexplicable fears, desires, and emotional hang-ups you still need to overcome. Read about our psychics from real testimonials and browse through our Destiny & Life Path Blog. Find a Past Life Psychic or learn more about Past Life Readings today. About California Psychics:California Psychics is the most trusted source of psychic readings. We have delivered over 11 million discreet and confidential psychic readings by phone since 1995. More than a prediction, we are your guide for life\u2019s journey. Learn more about how psychic readings work and explore the California Psychics blog. With over 500 psychics online to choose from with real customer reviews, you\u2019re sure to find the best psychics for you. Call one of our trusted and accurate psychics today! Confidential and secure, real psychics, accurate predictions, 100% guaranteed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5963085,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7360],"tags":[33908,1297,17124],"cp_author":[34322],"class_list":["post-5963064","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-destiny-life-path","tag-daily-focus","tag-reading","tag-storytelling","cp_author-juliet-demarco"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\u2013 Patrick Rothfuss<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSunday, September 25 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Tim O’Brien<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMonday, September 26 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Philip Pullman<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nTuesday, September 27 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Haruki Murakami<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWednesday, September 28 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Neil Gaiman<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThursday, September 29 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Steven Moffat<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFriday, September 30 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Gilda Radner<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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California Psychics is the most trusted source of <\/em><\/strong>psychic readings<\/em><\/strong><\/a>. We have delivered over 11 million discreet and confidential psychic readings by phone since 1995. More than a prediction, we are your guide for life\u2019s journey. Learn more about <\/em><\/strong>how psychic readings work<\/em><\/strong><\/a> and explore the <\/em><\/strong>California Psychics blog<\/em><\/strong><\/a>. With over 500 psychics online to choose from with <\/em><\/strong>real customer reviews<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, you\u2019re sure to find the best psychics for you. Call one of our trusted and accurate psychics today! Confidential and secure, real psychics, accurate predictions, 100% guaranteed.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"