Storytelling Tip #7: Tell the stories that you have a passion for

I have a lot of stories on my imaginary shelf. Some have been there for a very long time. I’m sure a new one or two will pop in today. And, some disappear and then are those that pop in and out. I learn something from all of them … What about that passion we have for a tale that has nothing to do with love, the ones that provoke a passionate revulsion – a strong feeling of wanting to turn away – shut the door. The stories that produce those kind of – what some call – negative feelings can be treasures in disguise.

Storytelling Tip #4: Words and fences

What words do you choose to use when sharing your story?  Both tellers and listeners may have fences around the words they share and/or are will to listen to.

Storytelling Tip #2: Listen

Listen to the stories around you. That is listen to the stories your friends, co-workers, acquaintances and others are sharing. You might even find it interesting to more consciously listen to your own stories – you may be in for some surprises.

The unexpected journey

My work today moved in some unexpected ways and so it is too late to do much more than be satisfied. Satisfied with what I’ve accomplished and the projects and bits and pieces that lay not yet completed.  Satisfaction can be a very joyful thing even if there is more to do. 

The joy of change – an unexpected Halloween party at the grocery store

Today was the first day I ventured out to the grocery store since we’ve been told to socially isolate, stay home, and go out only for essentials. What I didn’t fully realize was that I would be attending an all-out Halloween party where all the party-goers [shoppers] would be dealing with change . . . Who wouldn’t be jazzed about attending such an event. I was so excited I was up at 3 am wondering how I might navigate this new-world experience.


Once upon a time the world stopped not for war but to save lives

Isn’t that amazing! This isn’t a war – this is a moment when collectively we’ve said let’s take care of our people – world wide. I find it very heartening. To be clear I know there are exceptions, but this is a phenomenon. In World War I and II, not to mention many other conflicts current and past, we’ve lost millions of human beings – tens of millions. And today we …