Whatever I do, however I find a way to live, I will tell…
““Whatever I do, however I find a way to live, I will tell these stories. I have spoken to every person I have encountered these last difficult days...I speak to these people, and I speak to you because I cannot help it. It gives me strength, almost unbelievable strength, to know that you are there. I covet your eyes, your ears, the collapsible space between us. How blessed are we to have each other? I am alive and you are alive and so we must fill the air with our words. I will fill today, tomorrow, every day until I am taken back to God. I will tell stories to people who will listen and to people who don't want to listen, to people who seek me out and to those who run. All the while I will know that you are there. How can I pretend that you do not exist? It would be almost as impossible as you pretending that I do not exist.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker feels compelled to share stories, believing that speaking to others provides strength and connection, and that acknowledging each other's existence is essential to humanity.
In simple terms: Sharing stories creates strength and connection.
Key Takeaway
Tell your story to stay connected.
Themes
storytelling
human connection
existence
strength
compassion
Mood
hopeful
intimate
reflective
Type
personal
inspirational
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- community gatherings
- online platforms
- personal reflections
Key Concepts
narrative therapy
social bonding
existential awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does sharing affect your sense of purpose?
- What obstacles arise when people refuse to listen?
A Different Perspective
Storytelling alone may not reach all; some may resist listening.