--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Human beings are what I think of as…" description: "\"Human beings are what I think of as \"biomythic\" animals: we're controlled largely by the stories we tell. When we get the story wrong, we get out of ha..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/650/sam-keen-4929_animal_human-beings-are-what-i-think-of-as-biom_136075.png" --- # Human beings are what I think of as "biomythic" animals… ![“Human beings are what I think of as "biomythic" animals: we're controlled largely by the stories we tell. When we get the story wrong, we get out of harmony with the rest of the natural order.” quote by Sam Keen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/650/sam-keen-4929_animal_human-beings-are-what-i-think-of-as-biom_136075.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/650/sam-keen-4929_animal_human-beings-are-what-i-think-of-as-biom_136075.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/650/sam-keen-4929_animal_human-beings-are-what-i-think-of-as-biom_136075.png) > “Human beings are what I think of as "biomythic" animals: we're controlled largely by the stories we tell. When we get the story wrong, we get out of harmony with the rest of the natural order.” [Sam Keen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sam-keen/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Our identities are shaped by the narratives we adopt; misaligned stories disrupt our harmony with nature. **In simple terms:** Stories shape us and misalignment harms balance. Key Takeaway Align your personal story with natural rhythms. Themes identity storytelling nature harmony self-awareness Mood reflective thoughtful Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - personal growth - therapy - creative writing - leadership - conflict resolution Key Concepts mythology psychology ecology Questions to Reflect On - What core story guides you? - How can you rewrite it for better alignment? 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