Stories connect the past and present to the future. Our stories and our learning from them honors and respects our ancestors and us. They can awaken future generations to their potential. They model a way to use their stories to release themselves as they connect to their history and to our values.
Knowing who tells the story allows for the reader to understand the storyteller’s point of view. it allows for the reader to see if there is a bias or the reason why the storyteller is telling their story. it also helps the reader to better understand the storyteller and the purpose for them telling their story. knowing who tells the story allows for the reader to be in the storyteller’s shoes and understand their story.
Showing appreciation means to be there for someone and helping them at the time they most mean it. It also means being kind and nice to a person and supporting their ideas, while staying true to yourself.
