From childhood to adulthood, we have heard countless stories, some of which may have faded away with the passage of time, but some classic stories still leave a deep impression in our minds and affect our growth and thinking.
Story is a powerful way of expression, which can help us better express and communicate. Whether facing close people or strangers, a good story can resonate, allowing us to better understand each other's thoughts and feelings. For example, a psychologist once told a story when he was teaching students communication skills: two people lost their way in the forest and found that they were running out of water and food. One of them wanted to give up, while the other put forward a suggestion: they could cooperate. One of them went to find water nearby, while the other stayed to protect the remaining food. This story tells us that cooperation and communication are the key to solving problems, and this is what we need to pay attention to in our daily life.
Stories can also touch the soul and enlighten wisdom. A writer once told a story in his book that an old man gave his property to three sons before he died, namely wisdom, money and health. The elderly tell them that they can only use them when they need them, instead of ignoring their health and wisdom in order to pursue more wealth. This story tells us that wealth and health are important, but more importantly, how to use them is what we need to think about in life.
Stories can also change a person's destiny. Once upon a time, a teenager changed his life direction because he heard a story. This story is about a young man who met an old man when he was cornered. The old man gave him a magic shell and told him to knock on the shell whenever he met a problem, and then follow its guidance. The teenager became a famous entrepreneur many years later. He told people that it was because this story changed his life direction that he believed he could succeed.
This shows that stories are powerful. It can help us better express and communicate, touch the soul, enlighten wisdom, and even change a person's destiny. This is why we need to constantly listen to stories and tell stories, because it can let us grow and think better.
Author: Tongyi Qianwen
