Balanced Quote by Ali Smith
“And it was always the stories that needed the telling that gave us the rope we could cross any river with. They balanced us high above any crevasse. They made us be natural acrobats. They made us brave. They met us well. They changed us. It was in their nature to.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Accidental, by Ali Smith, 2015
Stories give us the courage and tools to navigate challenges, acting as bridges over obstacles.
In simple terms: Stories empower us to face difficulties.
Key Takeaway
Use storytelling to inspire resilience.
Themes
courage
storytelling
resilience
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
inspirational
literary
When to use this quote
- overcoming grief
- team building
- personal growth
Key Concepts
narrative therapy
psychological scaffolding
heroic archetype
Questions to Reflect On
- What story has helped you cross a personal obstacle?
- How can you craft narratives that support others?
A Different Perspective
Stories may oversimplify complex problems if taken literally.
