“I have an average life. I don’t have stories to tell!” - that’s one of the most common replies in my storytelling workshops. People believe they ought to have ‘remarkable’ lives to tell memorable stories. What they miss is that noting the extraordinary in ordinary is the true gift of storytelling.
Thanks so much for reading, for the kind words, and for the very insightful comment. I agree, "noting the extraordinary in the ordinary" is the true gift of storytelling, as you say. :)
You e reminded me of the delightful town of Lake Wobegon, where all the children are above average. Statistically impossible, of course, as within any group there will always be a middle line! But seriously, I agree with the thought that we can always strive to be our own best selves and not feel we must measure up to another person’s standards. Hard to do, in these days and times.
“I have an average life. I don’t have stories to tell!” - that’s one of the most common replies in my storytelling workshops. People believe they ought to have ‘remarkable’ lives to tell memorable stories. What they miss is that noting the extraordinary in ordinary is the true gift of storytelling.
What a lovely read…
Thanks so much for reading, for the kind words, and for the very insightful comment. I agree, "noting the extraordinary in the ordinary" is the true gift of storytelling, as you say. :)
I felt much happier once I gave up trying to be like everyone else and do what was expected of me.
Agreed! And I like seeing different people do different things -- life is so much more interesting that way!
You e reminded me of the delightful town of Lake Wobegon, where all the children are above average. Statistically impossible, of course, as within any group there will always be a middle line! But seriously, I agree with the thought that we can always strive to be our own best selves and not feel we must measure up to another person’s standards. Hard to do, in these days and times.
LOL. Lake Wobegon...
But, yes. I do think it's hard not to hold ourselves to others' standards rather than our own. All we can do is keep trying to do our own best.
Thanks for reading and engaging, Julie!
A wonderful and thought provoking read. Thank you.
Thanks for reading, Eilee! 🙂