Gathered around a large fire, the smell of smoke drifting through the air, meat roasting in the open flame and the laughter of the children running about brought tears to the eyes of Dancing Water. She was remembering when she was one of those carefree children dodging in and out of the lodges and trees.
Now it was her time to tell a story. As the last of the food was being prepared, everyone had gathered around this grandmother to listen to one of her famous stories. Silence fell those gathered and only the sounds of pots being stirred and fires crackling, broke the beautiful night air as she began…
The holidays are upon us and many of you will be gathering with family, friends, and pet-pals to celebrate this special time of the year. It is a time when you have an opportunity to share story with each other and to share history.
We live in an electronic age of “screens.” They have become our storytellers. Won’t you take some time when you are with your loved ones and your friends, and share a story or three.
Tell the little ones how special they are and share a memory of when you were their age. Tell the teenagers how much they have to look forward to and how proud you are of the people they are becoming. Share a story of your teenage years; funny, serious, scary. Connect with them with your stories.
Share with your siblings something you remember from your own growing up years and compare stories and memories.
Maybe this year, if you can’t gather in person, you could write a cool note, share a short story from your memory to someone you care about.
Give the gift of your stories this year. Write them, talk them, laugh and cry with them. Leave a memory beyond the wrapping paper that perhaps, one of those listening, will carry with them for the rest of their lives, maybe even passing it along to another generation of listeners.
May your faith be renewed, your hope blossom, your heart grow wider, and your soul soar as you share your love and legacy in story.
Happy Holidays
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