My Stories

The unexamined life may not be worth living. However, I imagine even a so-called unlived life may be a story worth sharing, as we’ve all had experiences, some more memorable than others. It’s how we imagine, remember and relate our experiences that is the essence of Story. We all have our unique perspectives and who knows how to share our story or point of view better than ourselves.

The only story you should ever seek to tell or control is your own. Whether or not our stories are Divine Comedies, Shakespearean tragedies, dramatic or even post-traumatic tales of woo, the journey’s tale is ours to share or not to share. It is not our task as storytellers to seek revenge but to reconcile ourselves with the truth of who we are. It’s our response-ability to witness our experiences as part of the human experience and in the sharing discover truths about the human condition.

Some stories just need to be told to share our voice and vision and make space for ourselves to grow with time in strength of character. Characterise yourself, get to know who you are, rather than be characterised by others.

Maybe you want to turn a hobby or personal practice into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project you feel you would like to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way we tell our stories can make a difference to the story of humanity.

Don’t worry about sounding professional or like others. Sound like you. There are billions of people and personal websites and blogs out there, but your story is what’s unique from the rest. If you read your words and don’t hear your own voice, that’s a sure sign you still have more listening and writing to do to discover your authentic voice that expresses your authentic self and no one else. You can change your story as often as you need to. I do as often as you discover deeper truths about myself and the life I’m living. After all, life is a work in progress.

In time what is truer than our truth will reveal itself through the story. It always does.