I came back to work when my children were two months old. At that early age, they seem to have little awareness of anybody but their Raggedy Ann dolls, so it wasn't a matter of them missing me. I was missing them.
Jane PauleyRead
I've come to recognize what I call my 'inside interests.' Telling stories. And helping people tell their stories is a sort of interpersonal gardening. My work at NBC News was to report the news, but in hindsight, I often tried to look for some insight to share that might spark a moment of recognition in a viewer.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of storytelling and helping others share their experiences as a way to connect and inspire.
In this quote, Jane Pauley reflects on her role as a storyteller and a facilitator of personal narratives. She likens the act of sharing stories to 'interpersonal gardening,' suggesting that just as a gardener nurtures plants, sharing and hearing stories help nurture human connections and understanding. Pauley indicates that her work at NBC News went beyond just reporting; it was about finding insights that resonate with viewers, fostering a deeper sense of recognition and empathy in the audience.
Themes
StorytellingConnectionsInsightRelationshipsEmpathy
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a workshop on storytelling techniques.
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