by Lewis Mehl-Madrona, MD, PhD. Major life shifts, including the curing of disease1, do occur following transformative spiritual experiences2. Spirituality has been defined as those aspects of human striving that relate to God, the Divine, the Universe or Largest Whole, Higher Beings, and/or those things that we have construed to be sacred. Spirituality is a […]
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It was one of those meetings where they’ve agreed to speak with you about your “consulting,” but they weren’t really sold that somebody local could help them. I handed a small packet of information to each of the two folks I was meeting for lunch. On top of each packet was a copy of my
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by Anne Tezon “When you are young, your grandparents try to tell you their history, and you don’t care because it doesn’t interest you at the time. Later on, you wish you had written down what they said.” A good friend shared that message on my Facebook timeline more than a year ago. I use
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The Fringe @ NSN is coming once again thanks to the work of Barbara Schutzgruber and Loren Niemi.Explore the limits of storytelling at the National Storytelling Conference. Fringe Performance Opportunity July 17-20, 2025 at Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA Submission Deadline was Midnight, December 13, 2025 PST Drawing was Sunday, Dec 15th at 3 pm
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Love Stories Can Change the World The A Human Love Story project is all about sharing; our lives, our experiences, and our humanity as a way of creating ‘deep community’. The sharing of these stories together becomes an act of connection, something that can transform and continue the world. The resonance of these stories reaches
Mark Goldman Through NSN, I have gained untold friendships, knowledge and opportunities. I have been able to make connections with many tellers who have become valued friends and colleagues. For me, “Connecting people to and through story” has proved to be more than just a “tagline” of the organization. NSN members, even the non-telling “listener”
Formed in 1976, the National Storytelling Network is the largest Storytelling membership organization dedicated to advancing all forms of storytelling within the community through promotion, advocacy, and education. Our members represent all the forms of storytelling from printed to oral to digital storytelling. By becoming a member you are connected with storytelling on the national
DEADLINE EXTENDED! New deadline: midnight Central time, October 29, 2022 J.J. Reneaux Mentorship Award The J.J. Reneaux Mentorship Grant provides $1,250 for a gifted younger teller (18-30 years of age) to work with a seasoned teller as a mentor. Criteria for recipients: You should intend to gain at least part of your income from professional
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Times of India October 7, 2018 Written by Ketaki Desai Priti Mutha was already struggling with post-partum depression when her father passed away unexpectedly. Her mind was full of thoughts she wanted to share but she had no one to talk to about. That’s when she came across The Narrative, a live and personal storytelling show based
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DIVING IN THE MOON: HONORING STORY, FACILITATING HEALING Where Stories Draw Breath © Thomas Doty 2013, Photos and Drawings © Thomas Doty When stories are doing their best work, when they are working their deepest magic, they touch us deeply and they stay with us for a long time. As we listen to their wisdoms,
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