Storyteller

I tell a lot of stories: short ones, long ones, funny ones, sad ones. I tell stories where I get it, and stories where I don't. To be honest, I don't always know what's going to pop out of my mouth next. It's a little bit dangerous, and it leaves a lot of time to wonder what people think of me. Telling tales about oneself ought to come with an immunity feature, where one stops caring what people think, but it's not like that. Instead, I share thoughts and worry did it build a bridge? Did it help communicate or nudge? Did I sound like  an idiot?

To get a good story, one has to live a full life. Maybe not a nice life, I've met a lot of people with great stories, and they walked paths I try to avoid. A full life isn't necessarily one that always says yes, but it's one that knows the goal(s) and keeps moving forward. It's one that learns from others, takes joy in being alive, and chooses to show up whether there is rain or sun.

The only thing I like better than to have a good story, is to hear a good story. Community matters. Bridges matter. That's the whole point of a story anyway. We live and tell the stories to build the bridges. In that way, we make the going a bit easier for all.

What's your story?