Quote by Rachel Naomi Remen

Everybody is a story. When I was a child, people sat around kitchen tables and told their stories. We don't do that so much anymore. Sitting around the table telling stories is not just a way of passing time. It is the way the wisdom gets passed along. The stuff that helps us to live a life worth remembering.

Everybody is a story. When I was a child, people sat around

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This quote highlights the importance of storytelling in human connection and the transmission of wisdom. It points out how in the past, people used to gather around kitchen tables and share their life stories, but this tradition has diminished today. It emphasizes that storytelling is not merely a way of spending time; it serves as a vehicle for passing down valuable insights and experiences that can enrich our lives and create a legacy worth remembering. Through storytelling, we can connect with others, learn from their experiences, and gain the knowledge needed to live a meaningful and fulfilling life.

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By Rachel Naomi Remen

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