Rewriting Narratives

We all have narratives, or stories, our mind tells us about ourselves, about others, and about the world. These narratives often originate out of self-preservation, a desire to protect ourselves from pain or discomfort. While they serve us at some point in time, these narratives become attached to our identity and end up imprisoning us, narrowing our view of reality, and limit our ability to see the present situation clearly. Increasing mindfulness around these narratives and recognizing our choice to respond differently can improve our capacity for wellness, for resilience, and for living authentically.