12. Stories | Seeing Through Your Narrative

We live in stories. We tell them, we believe them, and sometimes, we don’t even realize how much they shape our reality. But what happens when we step back and start to see through our own narrative?

In this episode of the Still Life Podcast, we dive deep into the hidden power of stories—how they define our identity, bind cultures together, and even control our thoughts and actions. But there’s a deeper truth: stories are not reality—they are representations of it. And once you recognize that, you gain the ability to change the ones that no longer serve you.

🔹 Topics we explore:

• The structure of a story and why it’s wired into human nature

• How stories create meaning, identity, and belief systems

• The difference between perceived reality vs. actual reality

• How stories shape society, influence behavior, and drive conflict

• What happens when you drop the story and experience Stillness

Are you trapped in a story? Or can you step outside of it and see the bigger picture?