III. Narrative Knowing (Spirit)

Overview:
Narrative Knowing is the intelligence of story, meaning, and relational connection. It arises through dialogue, shared experience, and the exploration of cultural and personal narratives. Learners in this grouping excel at understanding perspectives, building relationships, and interpreting symbolic and metaphorical layers of life.

This Domain emphasizes engagement, empathy, and the translation of lived experience into insight. Narrative Knowing fosters connection, collaborative learning, and wisdom gained from participation in communities and cultural contexts.

Through Narrative Knowing, learners understand the power of story to shape identity, values, and perspective. They gain insight not only into themselves but into the collective consciousness of the communities they inhabit.

Practices:

Document personal or community narratives to identify patterns and meaning.
Engage in dialogue with diverse perspectives and reflect on shared insights.
Create narrative projects (writing, video, performance) to translate understanding into expression.

Journal Prompts:

What stories shape my worldview today?
How can I engage with others to expand understanding?
Which narratives inspire reflection or action in my life?

Resources:

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell
Narrative Means to Therapeutic Ends by Michael White
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