The German psychiatrist Carl Jung is credited with the insight that everyone longs to tell his or her story to someone and to have that story accepted and understood. There is nothing more personal and intimate than the events and details of one s story.
Personal stories define the essence of life as lived and experienced.
To have one s story received and affirmed by another is to receive an immense gift. There are few who, given the chance, could resist the temptation to write and distribute their autobiography. Through our story we reveal ourselves. We say who we are, share insight into our deepest motivations, celebrate our triumphs and mourn our failures. When we share our story we bond others to our experiences, teach from the wisdom of our lives and invite others into our joys and sorrows.