“Stories are templates… maps to what it means to be a human being,” says Jan Blake in her TEDx Talk.
Regret is one of the many stories that we must all learn to live with.
Perhaps you are looking towards more modern stories, blockbuster or art house movies, to guide you on what it means to be human. Yes, you will find some wisdom there. Perhaps you look towards the self-help books of modern psychology. Perhaps you are in search of a teacher or a practice that will guide you. Maybe you are looking for a therapist or counselor. While these can all help navigate the challenges of life, the search for what it means to be human is not new. The centuries-old stories of traditional folktales are just as relevant to today.
Jan Blake demonstrates the power of traditional folktales to guide us with their wisdom.
Watch the TEDx Talk by Jan Blake where she tells the Armenian story, The Fisherman: A Tale of Passion, Loss, and Hope
In this cautionary tale, you will find a roadmap to navigate passion, loss, hope… and maybe even regret.