Your story is what you tell yourself and others about your life. We do this all the time when we meet new people. The longer we know them, the more we fill in the life story with whole chapters and characters we have met. The key is to know that you are telling the story, so you have the power to change the point of view of the narration.
Is your story one of being a victim of circumstances, or is it one of triumph through adversity? Recognize that either version of the story is just a different perspective of the same past events. I could tell my story from a negative point of view: My 11 year old daughter was tragically killed in an accident, and I have to deal with disabling health issues everyday, therefore my life is sad and depressing. Woe is me...
Or I can tell my story with positive passion: Many years ago I went through some emotional and physical trauma. These events provided an atmosphere of deep introspection of life and were a catalyst for self transformation. I am grateful for my past, because it has given me the opportunity to grow into who I am today. Life is good!
Both versions of the story are describing the same past events. The past hasn't changed, the way I look at it has changed. This change in perspective changed my life.
The choice in how you see and tell your story will affect your self image and how others see you. Don't play the victim in your life story and you won't feel like a victim. Today ask yourself, "What's my story?" If you don't like the story, then change it. You write your own story! Make it a happy one!
Many Blessings-
Laura Barrette Shannon
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