The stories we love to remember bless us on countless levels. They represent and explain us. They entertain educate empower and elevate us. They calm center challenge and contextualize our lives. At times they help us repent self-correct and promise to do better. The personal stories we choose to share with others document both our common humanity and our amazing individuality. They let us remember reflect and reframe. Through stories we're able to time-travel. At their best our stories connect