In a mother’s womb were two babies. One asked the other: “Do you believe in life after delivery?” The other replied, “Why? Of course. There has to be something after delivery. Maybe we are here to prepare ourselves for what we will be later.” “Nonsense,” said the first. “There is no life after delivery. What …Read More
Category: Storytelling
Story: The Creator Rests
What does creativity do when it rests? Minor edits? Little revisions? Take this out, add that. It’s all part of the creative process, but sometimes the pieces we take out create wonderful new stories. Here’s a creative 5-minute story that will inspire kids of all ages (like me) by Jill LamedeThe Tintagel Storytellerwww.Lamede.com
First time
I nearly fainted. My vision goes gray, a cold sweat comes over me, and my knees buckle. I look for the nearest seat. There in the corner. I hope no one noticed. I’m a new medical student assigned to this patient. The resident said I should watch and see how this is done. This is …Read More
Election Stories
How will the next generation enter politics? No matter what your political beliefs, we all must look to the next generation to vote and run for office. This week, I interview members of the Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) community about their “Election Stories” gearing up for the November 3rd elections. What inspires young people …Read More
Honey Cake, a gruesome tale
“Beware, there really are monsters in the world.” Ken Oguss recorded this original story LIVE at the Festival of Ghost Stories in 2017. HONEY CAKE is a work of fiction based on his work in recording oral histories and a folk tale collected by two brothers in Germany. It is a dark tale, but it …Read More
Homework for Life ~ Matthew Dicks
“As you begin to take stock of your days, find those [story] moments — see them and record them — time will begin to slow down for you. The pace of your life will relax.” ~ Matthew Dicks, Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling Matthew Dicks assigns his …Read More
Storytelling as Medicine ~ Workshop
For many indigenous peoples, “medicine” is anything that heals the body, mind, emotions, or spirit. Beyond the herbs and drugs to heal the physical body, this expanded definition of “medicine” includes the healing power of stories to change our hearts, inspire our spirits, and move our minds past limiting beliefs. When we release our raw …Read More
Telling the Difficult Story
“We know from the testimony of both victims and perpetrators that silence makes abuse possible.” ~Loren Neimi and Elizabeth Ellis, Inviting the Wolf In: Thinking About Difficult Stories We tell our difficult stories to make the world a better place. In therapy or therapeutic safe space, sharing our raw stories allows us to process emotions, …Read More
I absorbed the stories
We live in a multimedia world of sound and images moving across screens. It takes a lot to hold attention these days. Or so it seems? The first time that I unknowingly walked into a live performance of a twenty-minute story, I was surprised. One person, front of the room, one voice, no multimedia, no …Read More
“Doc, will you help me die?”
It was my first day on service at the hospital ward. I had a list of patients already admitted from the previous doctor. For the next week, I would be responsible for their care. I read over the electronic charts of the first three patients. Then, with white coat, stethoscope, and a few notes, I …Read More