The events in our lives happen in a sequence in time, but in their significance to ourselves they find their own order, a timetable not necessarily--perhaps not possibly--chronological. The time as we know it subjectively is often the chronology that stories and novels follow: it is the continuous thread of revelation.
In Eudora Welty's book "One Writer's Beginnings," she explores the concept of time as it relates to significant events in our lives. While events occur in a linear fashion, their importance to us creates a different order, one that isn't strictly chronological. This subjective experience of time is crucial in understanding our personal narratives.
Welty suggests that the way we perceive and prioritize our experiences forms a unique timeline that shapes our stories. The process of storytelling often mirrors this subjective view of time, where the unfolding of events reveals deeper meanings and insights beyond mere chronological sequences.
