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 stories into the safe space of a community of listeners, the weight of that story is released as we begin to discover that we are not alone. There is medicine in both story-telling and story-listening. Our listeners keep us anchored into the present moment where we can gain new insight and perspective as our story is reflected back to us in the reactions of our listeners. From the expanded life experience of the present moment, we craft a healing story around the teaching that we have received.
When we release the new crafted story into an audience, we are now healing others with the message of our story. As we form community listening to story, we realize that we are not alone and that life has meaning.
As I developed the story of “The Teacher” with different audiences, I gained insight into my own story. With the help of many listeners and coaching from storytellers, I crafted my first personal story.
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In my workshop, TELL YOUR STORY, TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE, we explore the power of exploring, telling, and crafting personal stories. Join the community.
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Join me in January 2021
Fri Jan 8 – Sun Jan 10, 2021, 1pm – 5pm ET, Zoom workshop
Release and Renewal: New Year’s Retreat
Dr. Joel Ying and Suzanne Scurlock invite you to embody the Wisdom Areas to create a prayer and manifest your New Year’s intention. NEW FORMAT, NEW CONTENT. Through embodiment practices and storytelling, this retreat will allow you to release the old stories of what is no longer serving you and renew your connection to your soul’s calling.