The brain is happier sharing ‘my story’ than receiving money.

The human desire to express oneself is far more powerful than we often realize.Psychologist Ethan Kross said, “Humans confirm their existence by expressing themselves.”

Harvard research shows that people experience greater pleasure sharing their thoughts and experiences than receiving money. MRI scans reveal that telling our own stories activates the brain’s ventral striatum and dopamine system.

Self-expression is not mere vanity. It is an instinctive act of confirming one’s existence and connecting with others. When someone listens to our story, we regain the sense of “I am here.”This is why we post on social media, share experiences in conversations, and express ourselves through writing or art.

Neuroscience reminds us: humans speak not to show off, but to exist.Within that urge lies a quiet trace of the universal longing to be understood.