“Stories are among the most intimate and personal things we have. Stories touch the imagination and are deeply implanted in one’s psyche and consciousness. Without stories there can be no culture. Without stories there can be no imagination. Without an imagination there is no vitality to human existence. Without that vitality humans are mere robots to be programmed, pacified, and subjugated into parasitic consumers.”
M.C. Tuggle, Writer 
Amen. We learn, live and let go through stories. Whether they’re written, painted, performed or told. Wonderful quote!
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Anonymous,
Not only do we learn about others and the world around us through stories, but we also develop our ability to sympathize with others. It’s part of becoming human.
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Aha! So the infamous “Anonymous” is unmasked!
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What differentiates us from other creatures is the ability to tell stories. Yuval Noah Harrari’s thesis is that collective stories bind us together allowing us to co-operate and advance civilization
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Andrew,
True. And what is an individual’s life but the stories about himself?
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Indeed , that being said, we always have the opportunity to tell ourselves a new story
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My thoughts exactly.
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Straight to my heart. 💓
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Michele Lee,
And to mine. That’s why I had to post it.
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I love this!
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Love this
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Reblogged this on A Teacher's Reflections and commented:
Thank you Mike Tuggle for posting this outstanding quotation on the importance of stories.
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