Flipping the Script

The influence of a personal story is undeniable. Stories are used to sway public opinion, alter discourse, and gain advantage. Sometimes, these stories wear an invisible cloak of moral superiority; at other times, these stories are coated in curiosity, offense or longing.

Navigating deep division involves contemplating the stories we tell ourselves and others. Stories about what we hold most dear and why…

This story appears in the January/February 2024 issue of Deseret Magazine.