The Ethos of our Civilization is built by the stories we tell ourselves and each other. It defines our culture. It shapes our worldview. It guides our actions and beliefs. It sets our horizons. It confirms our biases. It can inspire us to grow and it can reinforce our intransigence.
And yet, most of us are scarcely aware of its existence. At best we take it for granted – see it as an unchanging fact of life we have no control over. At worst we are oblivious to the powerful influence it exerts on us every day – how it sets our moral compass and guides our decisions and attitudes.