S2E3: The Future Is Ours To Determine

Is our future pre-determined? Is there only one story possible–just the extension of what happened in the past, and what is happening right now? What are the stories in our head and heart that tell us what we should do today? How we should act, who we should be? In this episode, Norma and guest Ariel Jacobson trace those questions from the family dinner table to a lifelong question of what it means to “do your part” — and ask what it takes to write a different story about the future: one that isn't waiting for someone else to decide who we become. In this episode: -A different perspective on karma -Norma's relationship with the U.S., and how "ambivalent" stopped being enough -The habitual traps that compress the possibility of new futures -Every day practices for staying engaged without being consumed -An important lesson that 3-7 year olds can teach adults about telling stories Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:52 A Different Perspective on Karma 07:48 On Doubling Down 11:15 Story About Norma's Relationship with U.S. 22:10 On Anger 24:20 Stories Not Yet Written 28:31 Write Your Own Future Story 30:32 Daily Practices To Connect To Sense of Possibility 41:33 Closing Conversation Find us: thehorizonstory.com | Substack | YouTube | wherever you get your podcasts If this conversation resonated with you, share it with someone who's ready to hear it. And if you'd like to help keep this work going, consider becoming a supporter of the show.