Led by Samaa Abdurraqib from the Maine Humanities Council
Stories play such a significant role in our understanding of the world, our understanding of others, and even our understanding of ourselves. When we were young, many of us learned about values and interpersonal connections from stories that were read to us and that we read on our own. Eventually, we learned to create our own stories, internally – these are the stories that play in repeat in our heads, shaping our worldview and our feelings about ourselves. Focusing on our own internal stories can be a bit isolating and narrowing, and it is always a gift when we are able to use stories as a way to connect with others and grow our empathy and compassion. The question today’s talk will answer is: How can storytelling revive our humanity?
Music by Will Bristol