I liked Father Richard Rohr's little essay on the "Cosmic Egg." Click that "Cosmic Egg" link to read the first part of his little essay for yourself. Here's where to click to read Part #2.
In short, Rohr affirms that we each have a unique and special "story" to tell, an individual story - a story that we can each call "My Story." We are each unique, and precious. We are all "individuals." Not only do we each have a story to tell. We are each the leading character in all of the episodes of that story we call, "My Story."
However, as the illustration shows, the "My Story" part of who we are is included within a larger "story," a story that Rohr denominates, "Our Story." We are each individuals - absolutely - but we are also "in this life together." We will shortchange ourselves if we fail to notice our connection.
If you are "religious," and Father Richard, of course is religious, you will find it comforting to know that "My Story," and "Our Story," are not only connected with "Other Stories" (we really are "all in this together"), but that the story of our lives is part of a much greater story, too. "The Story" is the truly grand story of everything - of that world that we did not create ourselves, but into which we have been, so mysteriously, born.
"My Story," "Our Story," and all those "Other Stories," are all part of "THE Story."
And every story counts!
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