Why do we tell stories? This question has been asked for as long as humans have been able to communicate. At first glance, it may seem that stories are just a form of entertainment, a way to pass the time. But when we delve deeper, we find that stories serve a more profound purpose, often shaped by two contrasting voices within us: the ego that we made and the voice for love.
The Ego's Use of Stories
Egos, with their focus on separation and self-interest, only use stories to reinforce their own narratives. They only know how to weave tales of fear, scarcity, and competition, painting a picture of the world where we must constantly fight for survival. Such stories lead to feelings of anxiety, loneliness, and hostility, creating division and conflict.
Ego-driven stories often revolve around themes of 'us' versus 'them,' promoting a worldview rooted in differences and discrimination. They can make us feel superior or inferior to others, causing resentment, jealousy, or disdain. The ego uses these narratives to assert control, maintain boundaries, and justify actions driven by fear and self-protection.
Hope Johnson: Storyteller and Spiritual Guide
Among the many storytellers in the world, Hope Johnson stands out for her unique approach. She tells many stories to share spiritual teachings that she has learned. Her narratives aren't just tales; they're lessons imbued with humor, wisdom, and insight meant to guide listeners to their inner teacher and uplift them along their path.
Each week, Hope goes live via Zoom, sharing her stories and teachings with an eager audience. Her stories echo the themes of ego and love, illustrating through her experiences how shifting from ego-driven decisions to love-guided ones can profoundly transform our experience and ultimately release us from the world we made (and which we don’t really want).
The Transformative Power of Stories
Stories aren't inherently negative, even when they appear to be negative. When stories are used with awareness and intention, they become tools for teaching and learning about love, forgiveness, unity, and compassion.
Instead of reinforcing divisions, stories can help us understand and appreciate our shared interest in awakening from the dream of death. They can show us that a common thread of eternal creativity and love lies beneath our apparent differences.
Stories are Powerful Metaphors for Teaching
Our inner guide uses our stories as metaphors for teaching our egos to be humble and to help us to dis-identify ourselves as
egos. Egos only use stories to support their foundation, which is also a story.
Stories can illuminate the path from illusion to truth, from the ego's world of fear and scarcity to the reality of infinite love and abundance. Or they can be used to keep us blind and committed to suffering and death for a little while longer.
In essence, stories are teaching tools of either the ego or the spirit of love within our mind. Whenever we are aware of any story, we always choose between two narrative voices that represent completely opposite viewpoints.
Conclusion
So, why do we tell stories? That depends on whether we choose ego or spirit as our narrator.
Join Hope Johnson for Powerful Storytelling
Hope Johnson broadcasts live weekly via Zoom, sharing stories and insights from her experiences.
