Sharon SalzbergIdentifying the source of our personal narratives helps us to release its negative aspects and re-frame it in ways that promote wholeness.
About This Quote
In this quote, the author is referring to the story we tell ourselves about our lives. It is a story that we tell ourselves in order to make sense of the world. In other words, our personal narratives are our stories about ourselves. These stories can be a source of happiness or they can lead us to a state of depression and unhappiness.
An excellent example of this is the story people have about themselves in terms of their weight. If they have a poor narrative about themselves in this area, they may often eat in an unhealthy way, which leads them to become overweight. Conversely, if they have a good narrative about themselves in this area, they will be able to eat in a healthier way and feel healthier as a result.
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