Having an identical twin means being able to see someone who looks so similar to you

and to have such an intimacy growing up that you can really see a parallel universe of choices

that can be made or taken.

I think we all have an imaginary twin, that alternate reality version of ourselves

who made a different decision, or took a different path, or never had that injury or

illness.

We can all imagine living those alternate lives and occupying those different bodies, and we can either torment ourselves with that,

or we can embrace and celebrate the creativity and intention that goes into being our unique selves.

I've loved the work of this week's storyteller for over a decade now.

Her ideas of using all parts of our lives as a playground of how games can be used to drive

personal and social change have been deeply influential to my work. But in today's story,

Jane McGonagall, game designer and author of Reality is Broken and Super Better, shares something

very different and very personal. In this series, we blend immersive first-person stories with mindfulness prompts to help

you restore yourself at any time of the day.

I'm Rohan, and I'll be your guide on this episode of Meditative Story.

Thank you. or meditative story. From time to time, we'll pause the story ever so briefly for me to come in with guidance

to enhance your experience as you listen.

I hope these prompts will be helpful to you.

The body relaxed.

The body breathing.

Your senses open, your mind open.

Meeting the world.

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