why i share my stories
because sometimes i so wish i could sit down with you and share a story over a cup of coffee, i thought i would do so in the form of a video.
in case you don’t like video, here’s the short version.
i have been through a lot of hard in my life.
one of the ways i made it though all the hard years and experiences – and the way i continue to make it through – is by using the power of imagination and story.
i write the stories i need to read when things are hard.
my tiny stories come from the part of me that always believes in hope & joy & magic & possibility & wonder.
no matter how hard things get.
regardless of whether everything around me seems to indicate that they are impossible and improbable.
i share my stories because i want to remind YOU of hope & joy & magic & possibility & wonder.
i want you to have stories that you can use as a lighthearted reminder, a touchstone, for the moments when they seem impossibly far away.
Oh, Elizabeth. I’m teary over here. Thank you for sharing your beautiful soul. I often marvel at your ability, with all of the media focus on the bad and angry things in this world, to remind us all that there is beauty and light! And your stories are precious. The one about the tree lifting its roots is a favorite over here and I’ve envisioned it as a delightfully illustrated children’s book.
My heart goes out to you. Perhaps the sadness that you’ve experienced in your life is part of what has made you so perfectly suited to capture the magic and joy that you do. I love the idea of reading them to Gregory during his infusions, to whisk him away to a different place. xoxo
Thank you for seeing it.
I am so glad to know that Jack’s story is a favorite – that makes me smile huge.
Also, you just gave me an idea for a scholarship fund for the Story Club for children in long-term care, so thank you. I just need to figure out how to put it into practice.
Oh, the heart and tears runneth over, because I can so relate… So WONDERFUL to see you, Elizabeth! And you have a wonderful spoken/storytelling voice. I loved The Blue Castle book too. Thank you for sharing so much from your heart and tender places with us–bless you. May we keep hope, love, magic and possibilities alive–always. :o) ((HUGS)) P.S. Speaking of authentic, I’m soon closing my PranaLight blog, but am creating a new place share… more coming up!
Mmmmmm. Thank you.
Another Blue Castle fan! Yay! It is just the most wonderful story.
You are so good at following your inner prompts. It is beautiful and inspiring to see.
thank you for this elizabeth.
i think it doesn’t get much more vulnerable and brave than to stand there with your heart so open in front of a camera.
it brought tears. who among us hasn’t felt at least a little of what you’re saying?
but you say it so well.
maybe all true and wonderful storytellers such as yourself have to suffer for that gift to really shine brightly. i don’t know!
but you do have the gift. XOXO
i wish i were rich. i would flood the world with published elizabeth books! the world needs them!
Thank you for witnessing.
I would love to turn at least one story into a real book someday! I have a story that I always wanted to use, only it’s never progressed beyond the original first couple of paragraphs and vision. I might need to amend my vision.
I tell stories too in my blog. They are about experiences that I have had or people that I know have had. Some are funny but most are just weird things that I have come across.
I have had a much less tumultuous life than you have had and as such, my personal stories are likely to be banal.
Your stories are fascinating.
But I suspect that your personal stories are not banal at all, but rich and full, as most ordinary moments are when you look at them closely.
Wow, Elizabeth. You have a lot more guts than I do. After all, I don’t even give my real name.
Kudos to you.
I totally thought it *was* your name! Oh, I am laughing at myself now.
Jerry is correct. Critter is not.
You are a beautiful soul. I love that you share, because it gives me courage to share. Well, I haven’t really yet, but I think about it! Continue to tell us your stories, so we know about the beauty in the imagination.
wow. you share so beautifully and authentically on camera. i want to be that real both on and off camera some day (well, to be more specific, i want to be that real on and in front of cameras bc i totally freeze up currently; not so much of a problem off-camera).
you are very inspiring to me!
so much love to you.
Oh, sweet girl! You so often touch my heart. You are a such beautiful soul and you share your beauty in so many wonderful, creative ways!
I am not really a video watcher, but I’m glad I watched yours because now I must go to the library and check out The Blue Castle.
Ann: If you ever want to share in a safe space, you are always welcome to send me an email!
Larisa: What’s so interesting is that I hadn’t realized until you said it how comfortable I felt. Not that I’m not distracted by my blinking, but in general, it just feels like talking to someone. p.s. I totally have thoughts about how you could feel more real while being filmed, in case you ever want to try it and want ideas!
Sherron: I am touched by your words. Thank you. Let me know what you think when you read it!