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We often think of stories as something we tell to share memories or pass the time. But stories do something much deeper: they help us understand how a life takes shape. A narrative doesn’t just say what  happened — it helps us see how  things unfolded and why  they matter. When someone tells a story about their life, they’re doing more than remembering. They’re tracing the path that led them from one moment to the next. They’re showing how experiences, choices, influences, an

Storytelling is central to human consciousness ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Have you ever noticed how your memories feel like little stories? Or how you instinctively narrate your day to a friend, even if it’s just about what you had for lunch? That’s not just habit—it’s biology. According to groundbreaking research by Kay Young, Ph.D., and Jeffrey L. Saver, M.D., our brains are wired to think in stories. Narrative isn’t just how we communicate—it’s ho

Discover the types of reminiscence and how memory storytelling supports elder wellness, meaning, and connection."

This post invites you to look closer at your own story—to notice the quiet threads that have shaped your life and the rhythms that continue to guide you. A Simple Language for Life’s Rhythms Sometimes the patterns that shape who we are can be right in front of us—tucked quietly into our names, the seasons of our lives, or the ways we’ve changed over time. They appear in the choices we repeat, the moments we return to, or the paths we find ourselves drawn to again and again. T

Explore how storytelling shapes memory, identity, and emotional well-being—especially through life review in aging.

In every era, reflection has been a pathway to wisdom. Today, life story practice brings this ancient insight to life—helping us transform memory into meaning and connection. When we tell our stories, we aren’t indulging nostalgia; we’re practicing self-care, neural integration, and communal healing. ________________________________________

As we grow older, our stories become one of the most powerful tools for healing and connection. This reflection explores how sharing life stories strengthens belonging, renews purpose, and supports emotional well-being in community. Storytelling is, in many ways, a form of social medicine.

I believe there is a kind of healing and completion we all deserve after a long life of trial and error, success and failure, love and loss.