What’s YOUR definition of play?
My question for you, if you feel inspired, is what attributes or criteria help you determine if you are playing, or in a state of play? What boxes do you check off where you can say, this is / was play for me?
The story of No and Yes
No was very powerful at one time in the world. That’s all anyone heard others say and that’s all that was said. No, I can’t do this. No I disagree with that. No, it is not possible to have that now. And on it went. Parents said it to children. Children said it to parents. Bosses said it to their employees and on it went …
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#5: consider the personal story
Are the stories you’re sharing and listening to personal stories? What stories do we share that are not personal?
How about feeding ourselves a little good news …
What we feed ourselves is important and I am not just talking about the food we eat. For example, what about the news? I want balanced news that in at least a small part feeds a joyful heart. Today I offer three resources for a little respite from all the “breaking” news …
