Who is Writing Your Story?
Many of us move through life as if someone else is holding the pen
Imagine your life as a beautifully crafted script. Every experience, every triumph, every failure, every relationship, is a scene in the movie of your life. But here’s the question you need to ask yourself: Who is writing your story?
Many of us move through life as if someone else is holding the pen, as if we have no say in the story unfolding before us. But the truth is, you are the author, the director, and the main character of your life. You get to decide how the plot develops, which direction the story takes, and who gets to play each role in your story.
Just as in a video game, there might be others who join in, players who interact with you, but you ultimately control how your character responds, grows, and moves forward. The decisions you make determine the outcome of your journey.
The pen is in your hands, and you have the power to script your own narrative. You choose which storylines serve you, which plot twists lead to growth, and which endings bring fulfillment. You alone determine when a particular chapter should end and how the new one should begin.
Yet, the truth is that many of us do not take up this responsibility. We let society, circumstances, or other people tell us how the story should unfold. We let fear or a false sense of powerlessness allow others to craft our narrative. We forget that, despite the obstacles, despite the moments when things feel beyond our control, we still have the power to shape the way we experience life.
This is the invitation to rise. To remember that, although we can’t control everything that happens, we always have the power to determine how we respond, how we choose to navigate each scene, and how we grow as a character. So, how do you start taking control and writing your own story?
Be Conscious of Your Thoughts: Thoughts are the seeds from which your story grows. Become aware of what you are thinking and whether those thoughts are empowering or limiting you. What kind of story are you telling yourself about your life?
Take Responsibility for Your Choices: Your life is shaped by the choices you make every day. Every choice you make, no matter how small, contributes to the direction of your story. Taking responsibility means understanding that you always have a choice in how you react and how you take action.
Let Go of Old Scripts: Often, the stories we live by are influenced by societal norms or the expectations of others. Ask yourself if the script you are following is truly your own or something you adopted from someone else. If it’s not serving you, it's time to let it go and create a new one.
Decide on Your Plot and Characters: What do you want to achieve? What kind of relationships do you want to cultivate? What are your values and passions? Knowing these elements helps you craft a story that aligns with your truest desires. Decide who plays a significant role in your journey, and who may need to step into the background.
Embrace Challenges as Part of the Storyline: No good story is without conflict. The moments of challenge are the scenes that allow the hero to grow. Embrace the challenges in your life as opportunities for transformation, and write them into your story as powerful turning points.
Remember, you are both the storyteller and the protagonist. The life you are experiencing is the manifestation of the script you are writing each day. You have the power to rewrite it at any moment.
If you don’t like where the story is heading, if the plot feels repetitive or uninspired, know that you can change it. Take up the responsibility to rise, grab the pen, and start crafting the life you desire. Your story is yours to create—so make it a masterpiece.
Standing by you to create the life you want,
Helen