253. Why Stories Are So Satisfying
Everyone loves a good story. Typically, we see/hear them in movies and TV. But they’re also prevalent in music. When someone gives their own rendition of their own story, it’s captivating. It can be as simple as someone putting their face into a camera. But what makes it so unique and special? Perhaps it’s relatability. Perhaps it’s manner and delivery. Perhaps it’s he sequencing of events. There are so many different elements. However, one trumps them all. Which is simply… authenticity.
Stories are so satisfying to us because we all have our own stories. Our entire life here in this lifetime is one big story. Not everyone will live the same life they vary quite a bit. However, we often times all follow through the same concepts and themes. That’s what I find most fascinating about the human race. Despite us each going through our own physical challenges and meanings, we all in some way shape or form can connect to each other through a sense of relatability. Even if it’s not precise. I think we all know the incredibly satisfying feeling of resonating with someone else’s story. Even if it’s not through empathy, but simply “feeling” their experiences of joy, or pain.
If we consider all of the different stories out there, we can give ourselves some insight into what we are interested in working through, or perhaps what we need support with. It’s unlikely we will be overly attracted to or attached to things which do not serve us. So consider your favorite TV shows, movies or songs. What is the overarching concept or theme/ Try not to get too granular. For example, if you like crime shows, it’s not that you are going to be a victim of a crime or commit a crime necessarily, but perhaps there are things in which you need to “dive deeper” on in your own life. Perhaps there are things which need investigating, or sights unseen. Consider the true intention and value.
I find that the cadence of stories is particularly important. In other words, the timing. Good stories pace themselves well. They allow for the viewer to engage before moving onto the next step. They hook attention strategically with breaks and pauses, as well as points or moments of engagement. We could hypothetically assume that any given story holds its own “timeline”. This timeline may be matched with not just experiences that we go through, but again, they correspond to our life. This is often times why a beginning, middle and end is required. We like to see stories wrapped up nicely in a bow, because we aspire to do the same here in this lifetime. It’s unusual and not ideal for us to leave things going on for too long, or leave them unfinished or unsolved. When we see others go through failures and triumphs, we know that we can do the same.
More dramatic stories may be of interest to someone who is going through more of a steady or non-tumultuous life. Adversely, more peaceful or calming entertainment may be needed for those working through moments of chaos. Adversely, we may also simply be attracted to things which match our current vibration at the time.
Stories are meant to validate us, to inspire us, to bridge a gap with connection. They are in essence, the foundation and meaning of our life. The guidelines to which we live, and the beacon fo hope that we have. The more we surround ourselves with stories, the more informed and aligned we may become. Additionally, the more we share our own stories with authenticity, the more we may help, heal and guide others. I feel that often times we don’t think about that. We get too wrapped up in our own egos and think that our stories are meaningless or useless. But we have no idea the positive impact that can become of them.
