The Hopi Indians said that the ones who tell the stories rule the world. Sharing stories is part and parcel with many activities, jobs and responsibilities, most of which are much less grandiose than ruling the world. But, there is power in stories. This page is dedicated to helping storytellers of all types learn how to find, develop and share stories, or tap into life’s stories for other forms of expression, art and healing.
You use stories if you are a
- Writer
- Leader
- Manager
- Speaker
- Parent
- Salesman
- Fundraiser
- Caregiver
- Healthcare professional
- Clergy
You use it for
- Fiction
- Non-fiction
- Poetry
- Presentations
- Relationship development
- Instruction
- Understanding
- Connection
All artistic expression includes the artist; you cannot create authentic, genuine expression out of a vacuum. It comes from you and life you’ve lived, in one way or another. That is why I wrote LIFElines: Empowering All Aspects of Your Life. The ability to see your life differently so that you can change perspectives empowers you ability to grow authentically becomes the never-ending, ever-growing source of inspiration, strength, insights, wisdom, courage and insights to share in all your roles.
The tools explained in LIFElines were initially created for a workshop I developed titled Memories to Memoirs ™. I explained them in this interview on Authors Access.
Never have writer’s block again. Heal through story finding and sharing. Guide, mentor and instruct with stories. Make connections and create understanding with genuine, authentic stories.