So often change occurs from stories that we read, hear, or see, whether they include family legends, myths, fairy tales, novels, films, television shows, plays, song lyrics, or even blogs. It turns out that because of mirror neurons we can experience vicarious life events as if they really happened to us. As far as your brain is concerned, the people you ‘meet’ in stories really are your friends and loved ones. And the adventures you enjoy through fiction and stories really do teach you important lessons. The strong emotions you feel during a well-told story further cements memory and help you to retrieve information in the future, all without leaving the safety and comfort of a chair.”