The Magic of Storytelling


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“I hope you will go out and let stories, that is life, happen to you, and that you will work with these stories... water them with your blood and tears and your laughter till they bloom, till you yourself burst into bloom.”
Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Women Who Run With the Wolves

How Our Stories Connect Us

As humans we are wired for story. Stories are the threads that weave us together.

Are you wondering if your stories are worth sharing? I had the same doubts. We all have collective stories based on our shared human condition.

And that's where the magic happens—through stories, we recognize ourselves in one another and acknowledge our interdependence. So don't hold back—tell your stories, and your audience will see themselves in new ways through your story!

But storytelling is more than sharing your own experiences. It's equally important to listen to the stories told by others. When you actively listen to someone else's story, they feel witnessed and heard. Through the gift of listening, you'll find a reflection of yourself in their words. Listening is as essential to sharing stories as telling them. Together, we uncover the beautiful threads that weave us all together.

For a deeper dive into storytelling visit Nothing Is Ordinary

Today's Threshold Question

What stories do you hold back, why and what might open up if you shared your stories?

Does a specific story come to mind? Write it down, no pressure to share it, unless or until you're ready.

Are you a storyteller and writer standing on the threshold, not sure how to begin telling your story? Imagine if you could find a place dedicated to nurturing your writing mindset—a space designed not for craft or technique, but for the courage, clarity, and confidence to hear your story and let it unfold.

Learn about my Unwritten Journeys Masterclass on September 25, 2025 in Portimão, Portugal - A Masterclass on Creativity and Memoir.

Holding space for all our stories in the Algarve,

P.S. For a deeper dive, read my recent Substack - Nothing Is Ordinary essay here.

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