Brent M. Jones - Connected Events Matter

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Why Life Stories Change - Comments by the Author


Do we see our life experiences differently over time? Of course, we see things differently as we gain new insights and learn from new experiences. It isn’t surprising that the conclusions about past events would change with added new experiences. But the question as to whether that change of perception changes who we are requires some thought.

It isn’t that things become more clear with new examples and experiences. It is whether you perceive the difference. The change happens with the unique perspectives right in front of your eyes or, in some cases, slowly as more experiences follow.

New experiences change our perception of past events, and by doing so, we reinvent ourselves.



Why Life Stories Change: As You Look At Your Own Life Story, You See Yourself Differently