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The power of a story is huge. A story can make you laugh or cry. A story can say one thing or another. Stories can help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, or simply pass the time.
In short, stories have the power to shape our lives and to guide us toward good decisions. The narrative, as it were, is very important, as it can help us to see a situation from a different perspective and teach us a lesson along the way.
Source: Women Who Run With The Wolves: Myths And Stories Of The Wild Woman Archetype
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