Being happy Quote by Jeanne McElvaney
““Our story is the raft we ride in our ocean of life. We cling to it even while we might lament our story because it feels safer to be on the raft than swimming in the currents of possibilities. When you are ready for change, jump off the raft and swim with a different story.””
About This Quote
Our personal narratives act as safe rafts; abandoning them enables authentic change.
In simple terms: Stories are safe rafts; jump to swim.
Key Takeaway
Let go of limiting stories for growth.
Themes
story
change
risk
Mood
hopeful
courageous
Type
motivational
transformational
When to use this quote
- life coaching
- therapy
- career transitions
Key Concepts
narrative identity
psychological flexibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What story are you clinging to?
- How can you safely transition to new narratives?
A Different Perspective
Leaving familiar stories can be frightening and destabilizing.
