Tag Archives: Narrative

Braiding and mattering – connecting complexity

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[Draft 3-2-2026, additional notes 3-3-2026]

Beyond warp & weft

Words matter. And I like finding words which, literally or metaphorically (even poetically), integrate existing concepts in sociology, psychology, philosophy, religion, education, business – in a more accessible manner. For example, the “layered cake” model helps visualize an interdisciplinary context.

Braiding and mattering are such words. More than “connecting the dots,” they weave together complex (multidimensional) strands.

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The stories we tell ourselves – anchoring purpose

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I like the use of the word alignment in this article for bridging meaning & purpose via storytelling.

But, without compassion & insight, might such reframing & narrative produce dark purpose? – e.g., vindictiveness [1].

• Psychology Today > “The Story You Tell Yourself” by Jordan Grumet M.D., The Regret-Free Life (May 8, 2025) – We are “narrative beings.”

Happiness isn’t a destination; it’s a synthesis.

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