![]() The tree of life concept is pretty simple and straightforward. It is a visual metaphor in which a tree represents your life and the various elements that make it up–past, present, and future.īy labeling these parts, you not only begin to discover (or perhaps rediscover) aspects of yourself shaped by the past, but you can then begin to actively cultivate your tree to reflect the kind of person you want to be moving forward. It’s something literally anyone can do in under an hour and yet the results can positively shape the rest of your life. That’s why I’m excited to share an exercise from Denborough’s book called The Tree of Life. ![]() And of course, sharing those lessons with anyone who cares to read this blog. To discover this has filled me with a new wellspring of passion for learning all that I can about the power, utility, and essential nature of stories. Just having the idea of using story to work through trauma or a crisis of identity validated was a big deal for me. I knew it was possible (because I had done it in my own life) but I was completely unaware that there was a whole subset of psychologists and therapists dedicated to using stories (in a non-religious context) to heal and empower people all over the world. Things that I have been working out for years on my own but could only vaguely express in comparison to the clarity I found in this book. It’s called Retelling the Stories of Our Lives: Everyday Narrative Therapy to Draw Inspiration and Transform Experience by David Denborough.Īs I read this book so many things about the nature of stories and their role in human life came into sharp focus. In my last post I shared a book that has made a profound impact on me. ![]()
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