Shame knocked at my door

Aug 5, 2015 | Personal Leadership, Play, Story

The other day after accomplishing something I was proud of, I heard a loud knock at the door. I didn’t answer and the knocking turned into pounding. A little scared, I opened it and found a beautiful woman standing there. Her name was Shame.

How do you measure a story?

Feb 24, 2015 | Story, Storytelling

How do you measure a story? Do you measure it in time told or the number of words that are fixed upon the page? In the meaning found in the moment? In feelings of warmth or discontent? Have you ever listened to a story and wished you were in any place other than where...

Just enough – just enuf

Jan 13, 2015 | Story

We’re always sharing stories whether around the campfire, the water cooler or somewhere else, aren’t we? Recently, I had a conversation with a woman, a new acquaintance. The topic of websites came up and so I shared a bit about my story. I told her I have...

The noisy man

Sep 26, 2014 | Story, Storytelling

This story is on my mind because I’ve encountered noisy people in my life, but the truth is I can be rather noisy! There is a gift in noise if we listen for it. I found such a gift in the noise my stomach was making this afternoon. A noise that felt like panic...

Not being heard?

Aug 26, 2014 | Listening, Story

Have you ever wanted to be heard? Thought you’d done everything you can to get to get your point across. And, you left the conversation without satisfaction.

Is it your story to tell?

Aug 7, 2014 | Personal Leadership, Story

Suppose a dear friend told you a story. It had a real impact on you and you thought the story was important – important enough to share, but you promised your friend you would never repeat it.

Play! What’s the big deal?

Jun 13, 2014 | Play, Story

A few years ago, I happened to attend a health conference. At that conference I was asked how I made a recent lifestyle change. I don’t remember exactly what I said, probably something about commitment. Something nagged at me about my answer and I felt I missed...