The only way to change the world is to change the story.

The only way to change the world is to change the story.

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The first time I read this sentence I read it, thought I understood it and read on.  That was some time ago.

The next time I read this sentence some time had passed, a few life-changing events had occurred and, while I was the same person, I wasn’t the same person and I began to understand a bit more.

The most recent time I read this sentence I stopped reading and breathed in the spirit of this sentence, as if it was a sweet-scented and familiar perfume or food or light.

The world was still the world, the sentence was still the same sentence; and, yet, everything was changed.

What’s your story?

2 thoughts on “The only way to change the world is to change the story.

  1. Rogue Island Writer's avatarrogueislandwriter

    Once a change is made in a story the story changes. Seems obvious enough; however, think about that again. Let’s say, it’s *your* story. Let’s say, there are parts about your life/story that you don’t like. Making a choice to change is, often, difficult and (perhaps) terrifying. But, if that’s what’s needed, it’s necessary to change the story/life. Once that change is made, the whole world changes because you’ve changed, you’ve made a choice, your story has taken a turn. Thank you, Jessan, for your continued, shared reflections about life, living and, of course, writing. Please, stay safe. Carry on. ~ Rogue

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    1. Jessan Dunn Otis's avatarJessan Dunn Otis Post author

      Thank you, @rogueislandwriter, for “Liking” my post and for your insights and reflections – much appreciated. I continue to continue. Please, do the same. Take care of yourself. Stay safe. ~Jessan

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