You are a Storyteller
We all are storytellers
We are all storytellers. Think about your conversations. Every conversation shares a story of some kind. Maybe it’s what you did over the weekend or the thrill of closing another piece of business. It might be sharing your grief at losing someone or something important and the memories that come with that.
Great storytellers notice the subtle stories hidden within the ordinary events of life. Listen to the conversations that shape personal stories. Human dynamics around love, fear, connection, courage, and more populate our conversations.
My most impactful stories come from the actual events of my own life. I may add a little embellishment to entertain my audience, but at the core, these stories capture our silly mistakes, moments of bravery, and acts of kindness. It’s not just our achievements, but our frailties and triumph over challenges that connect us. We share similar stories even if the circumstances differ.
Are you wondering if your stories are worth sharing? I had the same doubts. But I started sharing them, anyway. Although I adapt them to suit my audience or to add some humor, I stay true to the experience and the lessons learned. We all have collective stories based on our shared human condition. And that’s where the magic happens — through stories, we recognize ourselves in one another and acknowledge our interdependence. So don’t hold back — tell your stories, and your audience will see themselves in new ways through your story!
But storytelling is more than sharing your own experiences. It’s equally important to listen to the stories told by others. When you actively listen to someone else’s story, they feel witnessed and heard. Through the gift of listening, you’ll find a reflection of yourself in their words. Listening is as essential to sharing stories as telling them. Together, we uncover the beautiful threads that weave us all together.
Have you noticed that fully engaged, courageous, and joyful people tell the best stories? They dive into new experiences, step outside their comfort zone, and embrace the adventures life invites. The more you immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of existence, the more captivating stories you’ll have to share.
Being an incredible storyteller is about embracing the ordinary to notice the extraordinary within. It’s about listening closely, reflecting with humor, and intentionally engaging life. Be yourself, get curious, explore, pay attention, and watch the magic unfold. Tell your stories because that is how we build our connection to each other. Stories are how we understand that, as different as we may seem, we are far more alike than we believe.
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