“Those who do not have power over the story that dominates their lives, power to retell it, to rethink it, deconstruct it, joke about it, and change it as times change, truly are powerless, because they cannot think new thoughts.”
What this quote means
This quote highlights the importance of narrative in our lives: those who cannot tell their own story are powerless. It resonates in an era where media and dominant discourses shape our perception. It invites us to take control of our narrative, to reinterpret and adapt it, because that is how we become actors in our lives and society.
How to apply it daily
Write a short paragraph about an event in your life, reinterpreting it in a way that empowers you.
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