self reflection

Healing Through Writing

Healing Through Writing

When I was in my first year of college, I had a difficulty stopping. I had to always be doing something. I went to classes, I was involved in theatrical productions and a street percussion group. I did my homework, I had a job and I was social. Yet I found that there was still more time in the day. Life was abundant and it felt like I was wasting any time that I had “free.

The Three Elements Of Your Story

The Three Elements Of Your Story

It helps to think of your story using the three elements that all stories share: Character, Conflict, and Goal. No matter what story you’re experiencing, it can be broken down to these three elements.

Re-Evaluating Your Story

Re-Evaluating Your Story

This last month Jaron and I have had the opportunity to lead a few storytelling workshops tailored towards the concept of using persuasive stories to affect policy change. In giving these presentations, I learned something about my own story...

Creating Spaces for Sharing Stories

Creating Spaces for Sharing Stories

It may seem like it would be a difficult task to create a safe space for sharing stories, but in reality, if you follow three simple steps, you can create a safe, affirming space for communication anywhere...