Love, loss, work and the stories we tell about them.
Relationships, work, loss and belonging shape a life more than most theories do. This section starts from ordinary experience.
What connects us?
People describe their lives through stories, and through the people who share them. This question asks what holds those connections together, and what happens when they weaken.
One topic, three angles.
Who we share life with
Family, friends and community shape who we become. This lens looks at how relationships form and what sustains them.
How people change
Difficulty, learning and time change people in ways they rarely expect. This lens looks at how we make sense of that change.
Where we fit
A sense of place and of being accepted matters to wellbeing. This lens looks at what creates belonging and what erodes it.
Where to read more.
Background reading on the topic. Not a recommendation by SoulToRole.
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