Bits of Wisdom Podcast #14

“Our existence is a constant flow of the impossible, the implausible, the coincidental. And what we see on television and in films must always be diluted to make it believable. We are trained to live in constant denial of the miraculous. And it’s only by telling our stories that we get any sense of how extraordinary human existence actually can be.” Chuck Palahniuk All great fictional tales have an origin in reality. They carry a semblance of truth. We read and watch stories because we want an escape.But what if you told your story? Would it be a mystery, horror, romance, comedy . . . or a combination of a few genres? Would it entertain, inspire, encourage?We get wrapped up in life and forget how amazing our life stories are. The triumphs over cancer, surviving an abusive relationship, breaking our self-destructive cycle, or going back and getting that GED at forty. These are what the great ‘dragon slayer’ myths are made of. You’re the white knight. Your stories are better than fiction—the truth always is—and the best fiction is often a version of reality, only packaged uniquely. Don’t be afraid to tell your story. It’s worthy, and your story, if told with good intentions, will encourage and inspire others. And there’s a bonus. Telling it will enliven you. Why? Because it took the very best of you to slay the dragon you’ve defeated. Your story matters. Begin telling it today, even if merely writing it down for yourself. It’s only by telling our stories that we get any sense of how extraordinary human existence actually can be. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit terryweaver.substack.com/subscribe