Storytelling

Take a moment, close your eyes. Think about fresh baked cookies. Can you smell them? Can you taste them? Do you feel the love of the person who baked them for you? Think about a time where you laughed until your cheeks hurt or you eyes began to water. Does your face begin to warm?

Memories are so powerful they can draw on all of the senses. Many authors have talked about the power of memories from the science of how our magnificent brains record and organized them to history of storytelling. No matter where you are from or what language you speak stories and memories are a powerful tool for transporting us into another time. As we stay at home safe together we encourage you to use the power of stories to make it through the long days and be mindful of the stories we are writing as we navigate this strange time.

What story do you want to tell when this is over?

Who will we tell them to?

How will these moments, days, months be measured?

We hope that your stories will be full of:

• Self-care leading to emotional health

• Getting into nature for your physical health

• Giving back; community health

• Caring for our planet

• Being wise with your money (especially now)

Here are a few things you might consider when writing your story:

• What is really important to you? What feels like it is missing? What is newly found that is bringing you joy?

  • Do more of these.

• What is no longer serving you? What is distracting you from reaching your goals?

  • Do less of these.

• How are your behaviors, patterns of thinking, emotions informing your story? Who are you outside of your duties or the tasks that you accomplish?

  • Who we tell ourselves we are informs the decisions we make. Fact check these stories. Flip them on their heads if need be.

Each day is an opportunity to write a page in our biography. What will you write today Kindness Warrior?