Kevin Costner is discovering peace by way of the ability of storytelling.

The Oscar-winning actor, filmmaker, and father of seven has endured probably the most emotionally difficult years of his life, however he’s channeling that ache into one thing significant.

Talking at a latest gala, the “Yellowstone” alum opened up about how tales can heal, encourage, and remind us of who we wish to turn out to be, even within the face of heartbreak.

For Kevin Costner, storytelling isn’t only a occupation. It is usually remedy.

The actor mirrored on the emotional power that comes from sharing and experiencing tales whereas attending The Artwork of Elysium Presents Lee Daniels’ Imaginative and prescient of Heaven Gala in Montecito, California.

“I believe storytelling might be therapeutic. It may be informative. It might probably remind us of who we predict we’d prefer to be,” Costner instructed Us Weekly.

He defined that the ability of movie and narrative usually lies within the small, heroic moments that mirror actual life.

“A number of occasions you see nice heroism on the display screen, generally even within the smallest approach,” he continued. “And once we see it, we acknowledge it, and we predict to ourselves, I should be like that. We all know what the other is. However generally we see issues in motion pictures that we want we’d have stated that we nonetheless can.”

The occasion, hosted by The Artwork of Elysium, a nonprofit devoted to therapeutic by way of the humanities, aligned completely with Costner’s philosophy.

For a person whose life has been beneath the general public microscope for many years, the concept storytelling might be each private and restorative clearly resonated.

As the vacation season approaches, Costner’s life appears to be like a bit totally different nowadays.

Following his divorce from ex-wife Christine Baumgartner, the actor is embracing a brand new rhythm, one targeted on household and connection.

“I believe after they have been youthful, there have been issues that have been extra repetitive,” the “Dances With Wolves” star stated of his kids. “Now you’re simply combating to get them dwelling from faculty or combat. … You already know what I imply, simply getting collectively. So, I do one of the best I can to make it as heat as I can.”

Costner shares three kids, Cayden, 18, Hayes, 16, and Grace, 15, with Baumgartner, 51.

He’s additionally a father to Annie, 41, Lily, 39, and Joe, 37, from his first marriage to Cindy Silva, in addition to Liam, 28, from a quick relationship with Bridget Rooney.

Whereas his dwelling could also be quieter nowadays, his coronary heart stays full.

The vacations will really feel a bit totally different for Costner this yr, as he adjusts to life as a single man as soon as extra.

The actor admitted he’s nostalgic for the small joys that got here with household traditions.

“And I’m a bachelor, so I sort of miss these, like, actually cute issues to do, you recognize, so I’ve to work particularly onerous to verify there’s that stuff that they give thought to and keep in mind,” he stated.

His phrases carry the tenderness of a father decided to protect the magic of the vacations for his kids, even amid private change.

Baumgartner filed for divorce in Might 2023 after practically 19 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable variations.

The previous couple finalized their divorce in February 2024 after reaching a settlement that included joint custody of their kids.

Costner was ordered to pay greater than $63,000 a month in little one help.

Regardless of the challenges, the “Area of Desires” star has remained grounded, specializing in what issues most: his youngsters.

“It’s actually in regards to the kids,” he instructed PEOPLE in June 2024. “You simply do it. You simply hold speaking, you retain teaching [the kids], you retain considering what they’re considering.”