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Free Write Friday – Yellow

Posted on March 8, 2013 30 Comments

This week’s prompt me took me to an unexpected place.Thanks to KellieElmore.com for another intriguing prompt. Yellow The room filled with yellow light and she felt herself ascending into the light like a feather on a wind current of energy swimming in a sea of emotions beyond space and time into an infinite sphere of softness […]

Dia de los Muertos

Posted on October 27, 2012 Leave a Comment

After celebrating Halloween, it is time to observe Dia de los Muertos on November 1st. This original audio story will allow you to experience its meaningful richness. Click on the link below and enjoy. http://storytellingtheater.com/storytellingtheater.com/PERFORMANCE/Entries/2011/10/31_the_vision_of_la_dona_muerte.html

Kenelinda

Posted on September 15, 2012 Leave a Comment

This African folktale of love, loss, courage, and resurrection is one of my favorite. Enjoy. Just click onto the link below. http://storytellingtheater.com/storytellingtheater.com/PERFORMANCE/Entries/2011/5/13_kenelinda.html

The Couple Who Returned from the Land of the Dead

Posted on August 18, 2012 Leave a Comment

Today, an oral story. This African folktale speaks of love, death, and resurrection. Click onto link below. Enjoy. http://storytellingtheater.com/storytellingtheater.com/PERFORMANCE/Entries/2011/6/13_The_couple_who_returned_from_the_land_of_the_dead.html

The Moon Cuckoo

Posted on June 22, 2012 Leave a Comment

In this story, from ancient India, we learn that dying before we die often entails a greater loss than physical death. But such sacrifice also brings about lasting rewards. Just click the link below to hear this inspiring story. http://storytellingtheater.com/storytellingtheater.com/PERFORMANCE/Entries/2011/4/27_THE_MOON_CUCKOO.html

Continuity of Consciousness – A Birthday Story

Posted on January 6, 2012 1 Comment

One summer day, when I was ten years old, I thought, “I always was and always will be.” I found comfort and support in that thought, but immediately remembered the Catholic Church teaches that only God has no beginning and no end. Although I could not resolve what appeared to be a contradiction to Catholic […]

STORY OF A HEALING DREAM

Posted on January 4, 2012 Leave a Comment

I had not intended to write today, but I have a story to share. Tuesday morning, I ended my 12 hour night shift of nursing with a feeling of malaise. For hours I had a headache that was not strong enough for pills, a tiredness I could not explain, and a deep feeling of emptiness, […]