Life is a Story
Did you ever think of your life as a Story? A story with a beginning, middle, and end. We have goals, motivation, and conflict in our lives. Our story begins when we are born. Then, it’s a rollercoaster ride to the end.
I’ve recently been studying the structure of a story by reading “The Comic Toolbox” by John Vorhaus. I’m picking up the proverbial pen – again – and starting a new novel. So I’m looking at the core of what makes a story interesting. I like the simple way that John describes a story. “The door open. The hero takes control. A monkey wrench is thrown in. Things fall apart. The hero hits bottom. The hero risks all. The hero gets something in the end.”
When we think about our lives, we can see a series of stories. Some more dramatic than others, but a story nonetheless. Every incident in our lives, like a heart attack, is a story. Our journey through heart disease is a story. Our childhood, teen years, aging – they are all stories.
Something happens in our lives. We take control of the situation as best we can. Something else comes along to upset the status quo. Things go from bad to worse. We seem to sink to the bottom of the deep blue ocean, drowning in our own misery. Then, we encounter our spirit and fight to get our lives back on track. The story can end badly or have a happy ending.
The one thing I like best about a story, no matter if it’s fiction or non-fiction, is that I can influence the ending to my own story. The choice is mine. I can wallow in my sorrows and complain about all the misery around me or I can look at the good and positive aspects of my life and be grateful. The choice is mine. Personally, I’ve always been partial to a happy ending. :-)
Enjoy your day.
Sandy
