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Stories are used to sell important ideas. Even companies selling yogurt have their origin story on the marketing label as a way to connect with potential customers – complete with green pastures, beautiful cows – you get the drift.
Stories help us connect emotionally to the subject in question. They help us visualize how life was lived and how it could be lived. It helps us remember important lessons through its narrative. Stories are a fun way to sneak in entertainment along with important education. They can help create awareness about important topics.
Moreover, everyone and anyone can be a story teller. Because, there’s no one in the world who hasn’t heard a good story and wanted to tell it to someone else.
Story telling is an art form that can be developed and a skill that can be mastered. Its our way to preserve our civilization and propagate our culture. Its our only way to understand the common condition called the human experience.
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The universe is made of stories, not of atoms. ~ The Speed of Darkness By Muriel Rukeyser
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About The Article Author:
Hi, I’m Rachana. Its been my dream for years to do something to consciously create a better future where every one of us is excited about our own potential. My challenge to everyone is that they aspire for their personal best and leave a legacy of their work through their contributions to mankind.
One more thing. In December of 2044, I hope to win the Nobel.
Will you join me on this journey of growth and transformation?
Namasté.
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