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Children Quote by Sarah Arthur

“Writes Native American storyteller Ray Buckley: A child relates storytelling . . . to human contact, and that contact becomes as much a part of the story as the story itself. As adults, we experience storytelling in much the same fashion. Isn’t it interesting that in many cultures, storytelling is…” quote by Sarah Arthur
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““Writes Native American storyteller Ray Buckley: A child relates storytelling . . . to human contact, and that contact becomes as much a part of the story as the story itself. As adults, we experience storytelling in much the same fashion. Isn’t it interesting that in many cultures, storytelling is viewed as a form of touch?7””

Sarah Arthur

About This Quote

Source Interview: Storytelling and Touch, Sarah Arthur, 2022

Storytelling is a form of human contact; it becomes part of the story itself, linking teller and listener through shared experience.

In simple terms: Storytelling is like touching another person, making the story a shared experience.

Key Takeaway

Use storytelling to connect deeply with others.

Themes

communication culture human connection shared experience

Mood

reflective empathetic

Type

cultural inspirational

When to use this quote

  • education
  • therapy
  • community building
  • media production

Key Concepts

Anthropology psychology narrative theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does storytelling create intimacy?
  • In what ways can you use storytelling to foster connection?
A Different Perspective

Some may view storytelling as merely entertainment, not as touch.

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