Plots and Patanjali

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Question 1:

Think of a story you enjoyed recently:

  • How many other stories did it remind you of?

(Please read on for answers)

Welcome to session ten. Please come on in.

A conversation I had with another writer recently brought up an old question about fiction: is there only a small number of stories in the world that we tell over and over again in different variations? This is an intriguing question and today, I am going to take a shot at answering it. We will also be making our next stop in ancient India on our tour of psychology to do some yoga. Please do not lie down on the couch, but instead assume the sitting lotus position on the floor and let’s begin.

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