ARE YOU GROWING?

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Since the time when we all used to gather around the campfire in the evening, share the day's events with each other, and listen to the wisdom of the elders; we've always loved to hear stories! Especially the ones about heroes and heroines; how challenges were met with bravery and how defeat was met with triumph. To hear such stories now we may read books or go to see a movie.

The campfire delivery of information appeals to me, to listen to things being described first hand from the very mouth of the person whose adventure it was. The elders would have heard many stories around the fire, and down the years these same elders would have much personal history to share too as they added to the narratives told around the fire. It seems to me, that to be a contributor at the fireside, you need a story.

We are the central character in the story of our lives, and yet many really don't have that much to say for themselves; not because they are shy but because sadly most days for them turn out to be very similar for them. I am blessed in my life to know people who are on the spiritual path or have committed to CANEI (Constant and Never-Ending Improvement) something the Japanese call Kaizen.

These people have turned their lives into a journey of growth, and they have great stories to tell. But what is most special about these people, is that they have life experiences that when told can help the rest of us make sense of our journey and maybe point us in the direction we feel called to move in. 

So, I ask you, are you growing? Have you got some first-hand knowledge that might help us? Are you a raconteur? Have you got something to share? I’m looking for story tellers, for our Community Vision Platform, The Way. Are there any out there?

Written by Barnabas England on 29th March 2024

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