The Art of Storytelling: Your Life as a Tapestry of Stories
Strategies and Techniques to Share Your Story
Updated November 4, 2021. First published January 8, 2016
Hugh Anthony, PhD
One day you will tell your story about how you overcame what you went through; it will become someone else’s survival guide. You might ask yourself — What is my story that is worth being told? I’m here to remind you there is a story. You do have one or two! From your childhood to where you are today, there are experiences along your life’s journey that form a tapestry to your story. Whether you choose to share them or not, be reminded your life is a mosaic of experiences. Just reflect on one of your experiences — a challenging or life-changing moment — think of the lessons you learnt.
The tapestry of our stories emerges from our collective experiences, events, adventures and activities, with family, friends, colleagues or someone you just met. Collectively, they help to form the tapestry of your story and give context to your perspective. Just take a moment…. reflect…..emergently…. there is a story.
“…your story is unique. No one in this universe has lived your life. You are the only “you” in the world. So, tell your authentic story. That is how you really earn trust from your audience…”
Lorena Acosta
