Congratulations on launching this new book, your insight is golden, so the collection will become a treasure trove of wisdom for so many. And it’s nice to see you in the storytelling chair again! I’ve listened to and read a lot of old myths and fairytales over the years and I often hear it said that there is a part of the tale that sits with you. It’s usually an uncomfortable part because it’s triggering something deep in your soul that needs to be witnessed. You have the ability to find the profound and mythic instruction in life, and have the bardic skill of weaving it into warm and compassionate entertainment. This is definitely something we need more of. It’s an overlooked part of our global culture that should be revisited.
I’m sorry to hear you and Melissa have Covid, but if I may offer my own insight from hindsight, Fred and I had Covid at exactly this time last year and it was grim for a day or two, but we both went on to sail through the winter and busy holiday season with not even a sniffle, and no fear of mingling, so I was glad we got it out of the way then!
Hi Phoebe, Thank you! It's so lovely to hear from you. I appreciate your wisdom about the benefits of stories. I agree wholeheartedly that what we learn from fairytales, children's books, novels, and stories like those I have told in this book can touch our souls and stay with us for life. I agree, too, that this is often overlooked in our culture, whereas some cultures treasure storytelling as a valued part of daily life.
I was thinking about the benefit of getting it over with just as fall begins. I hope that's the case. Much love to you and Fred, from Kennebunkport to Devon.
Congratulations on launching this new book, your insight is golden, so the collection will become a treasure trove of wisdom for so many. And it’s nice to see you in the storytelling chair again! I’ve listened to and read a lot of old myths and fairytales over the years and I often hear it said that there is a part of the tale that sits with you. It’s usually an uncomfortable part because it’s triggering something deep in your soul that needs to be witnessed. You have the ability to find the profound and mythic instruction in life, and have the bardic skill of weaving it into warm and compassionate entertainment. This is definitely something we need more of. It’s an overlooked part of our global culture that should be revisited.
I’m sorry to hear you and Melissa have Covid, but if I may offer my own insight from hindsight, Fred and I had Covid at exactly this time last year and it was grim for a day or two, but we both went on to sail through the winter and busy holiday season with not even a sniffle, and no fear of mingling, so I was glad we got it out of the way then!
Lots of love and warm broth 🩷
Hi Phoebe, Thank you! It's so lovely to hear from you. I appreciate your wisdom about the benefits of stories. I agree wholeheartedly that what we learn from fairytales, children's books, novels, and stories like those I have told in this book can touch our souls and stay with us for life. I agree, too, that this is often overlooked in our culture, whereas some cultures treasure storytelling as a valued part of daily life.
I was thinking about the benefit of getting it over with just as fall begins. I hope that's the case. Much love to you and Fred, from Kennebunkport to Devon.