Stories nurture our connection to place and to each other. They show us where we have been and where we can go. They remind us of how to be human, how to live alongside the other lives that animate this planet.... When we lose stories, our understanding of the world is less rich, less true. Susan J. Tweit
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A good story can help us to understand the world. For instance, without stories of injustice or oppression, it is hard to put our finger on what is wrong with the world. We may not be able to explain why there are so many wars, why people are being treated unfairly. However, these are the things that stories explain.

Source: Walking Nature Home: A Lifes Journey

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