February 5, 2010
Stories are the proof that life has taken place.
Let’s say your friends or co-workers knew you were going to
some kind of gathering last night. Someone
will ask you today how it went. You will
most likely give one of two kinds of response.
If it was nothing special, you will probably answer with no
more than five words. “Okay.” “Ehh.” “No
big deal.” “Alright.”
However, if it was good at all… you will tell a story. In
fact, I want to challenge you to think of a time you were involved in a great
social gathering you later described in any other way but a story.
Stories are proof that life has taken place. The more stories we have, the more life we
are experiencing. If someone asks you
what’s new and you respond: “Okay.” “Ehh.”
“No big deal.” “Alright,” you need to get a life. In fact, I hope for you that when
asked what’s new you have so many stories to choose from you don’t know where
to begin.
Do you have a story from yesterday? How old is your most recent story?
Here’s the thing… the purpose of this blog is YOUR stories,
not mine. I am going to do everything I
can to get us there. You telling your
stories of what your community does to bring life to your family, friends and
neighborhood will do far more to encourage others to live more fully and revitalize
community than whatever I write in this space.
Have a story to share? Make a comment.