The Story of Us
The Story of Us is made from everyday moments that quietly shape who we are and how we relate to one another. It is not a single narrative, but a living collection of lived experiences — moments of kindness, reflection, surprise, humor, growth, and connection. When shared, these small stories remind us that even in a noisy and divided world, our humanity is deeply shared.
This program invites people to contribute their own piece of that larger story. You don’t need a dramatic turning point or a perfectly formed message. If a moment stayed with you, shifted your perspective, or softened your day, it belongs here.
Share Your Piece of the Story of Us
This is the easiest way to participate in the One World Heart Project. You can share a story from wherever you are, in whatever way feels most natural. There is no pressure to perform or explain. What matters is honesty and presence.
You can submit a short written reflection, record a brief video, or send a voice note. Many of the most powerful stories take less than a minute to tell.
One minute. One moment. One human experience.
With your permission, your story becomes part of a growing digital collection that reflects who we are — not as headlines or opinions, but as people.
Story of Us Prompts (Optional)
Use one if it helps. Ignore them if it doesn’t.
A Stranger Who Changed My Day
A small moment that stayed with you.A Meal That Mattered
Food as a bridge to connection.The First Time I Noticed My Bias
An honest “aha” moment.Tiny Joys in Wild Times
What helped you breathe easier.
Every story adds another thread.
Listening Is Part of the Story
Participation doesn’t always mean sharing your own experience. Reading someone else’s words, watching a short video, or quietly sitting with another person’s moment is also a meaningful way to engage. Listening is one of the most generous forms of connection, and it is essential to building empathy and understanding.
You don’t have to share to belong.
Why the Story of Us Matters
In a world that often encourages speed, certainty, and separation, storytelling asks us to slow down and pay attention. It reminds us that people are more complex than assumptions and more connected than we sometimes realize. When we listen to one another’s lived experiences, we begin to see ourselves reflected in unexpected places.
The Story of Us is not about fixing the world. It is about remembering who we are within it.
