How does 'life in story' affect our perception of the world?

It broadens our perspective. By reading about different worlds in novels, we start to see our own world in a new light. For example, reading science - fiction novels might make us more aware of the possibilities and potential problems in the future of our real world.

It makes us realize how miraculous pregnancy is. We start to see it as more than just a woman carrying a child. It's a complex and beautiful process of new life being created.

It broadens our perception. 'Life in stories' shows us different perspectives that we may not have considered before.

Overall, when reality meets fiction, it messes with our understanding. It blurs the lines between fact and imagination, making us think differently about what's possible and what's just made up. This can lead to new ideas and perspectives, but also confusion at times.

Our perception becomes one - sided. If we hear only one story about a profession, say that all teachers are underpaid and overworked, we might not realize the fulfillment and sense of purpose that many teachers experience. It also means we don't see the other aspects of the profession like the influence they have on students' lives, the joy of seeing students learn, etc. This affects how we value and support the teaching profession in general.

The story changes our view of time by highlighting its non - renewable nature. When we hear the 'time is priceless story', we begin to value time in a different way. We understand that time is not an infinite resource like we might sometimes think. This realization can make us plan our days better, be more punctual, and not take time for granted. It can also make us more appreciative of the time we have with our loved ones and encourage us to make the most of every encounter and shared moment.

Telling a single story is dangerous because it shuts out other voices and experiences. Let's say we hear just one narrative about a particular group, like a community in poverty. If the story focuses only on their problems and not their resilience or creativity, we miss out on the full picture. It can also prevent us from building real connections with people from that group, as we are basing our view on a limited and potentially false account.

It can make us more critical. We might start to question whether zoos are really good for animals.

The paradox of fiction is when we have emotional responses to fictional events and characters as if they were real, even though we know they aren't. It makes us question why we care about things that aren't real.

It can make us more romantic. Seeing the beautiful and passionate love in the story might inspire us to seek a similar kind of love in our own lives.