"We are the Stories we tell." I am a Professional Storyteller. Yes, that is my "real" job. :) Much of my work is about building bridges between people & cultures, serving both myself and others to see the human being rather than labels, stereotypes or assumptions. When we stop and listen/view the human and take away any assumptions or judgments about what we "think" might be happening, that is when we can really see. Our own assumptions or judgments can get in the way or peace or resolution.
As for "there is nothing inside of you to be ashamed of" I have had 2 BIG experiences with that in the last year. 1. I went public about a 20 year challenge with anorexia/body image issues in a keynote presentation at the university I attended undergrad; it was so freeing and ended up deeply impacting the students. To share that journey at the very institution where the body image issue had such a grip on me was life changing and to show them you can come through the other side to healthy image, wow. 2. This April I went public on my blog about my own challenge with Depression. I did this because so many people only see the Light side of me, the FREE HUG and the Bubbles and the positive messages I post to uplift others. When I went public with the Depression, another weight was lifted. No shame and much support came as others shared their Stories of challenges too. Share YOUR Story and allow others to share theirs. and Always before you Speak: THINK. Is it Thoughtful? Is it Helpful? Is it Important? Is it Necessary? Is it Kind? HUGS from my heart to yours. Kristin
On Jul 18, 2014 Kristin Pedemonti wrote :
"We are the Stories we tell." I am a Professional Storyteller. Yes, that is my "real" job. :) Much of my work is about building bridges between people & cultures, serving both myself and others to see the human being rather than labels, stereotypes or assumptions. When we stop and listen/view the human and take away any assumptions or judgments about what we "think" might be happening, that is when we can really see. Our own assumptions or judgments can get in the way or peace or resolution.
As for "there is nothing inside of you to be ashamed of" I have had 2 BIG experiences with that in the last year. 1. I went public about a 20 year challenge with anorexia/body image issues in a keynote presentation at the university I attended undergrad; it was so freeing and ended up deeply impacting the students. To share that journey at the very institution where the body image issue had such a grip on me was life changing and to show them you can come through the other side to healthy image, wow. 2. This April I went public on my blog about my own challenge with Depression. I did this because so many people only see the Light side of me, the FREE HUG and the Bubbles and the positive messages I post to uplift others. When I went public with the Depression, another weight was lifted. No shame and much support came as others shared their Stories of challenges too. Share YOUR Story and allow others to share theirs. and Always before you Speak: THINK. Is it Thoughtful? Is it Helpful? Is it Important? Is it Necessary? Is it Kind? HUGS from my heart to yours. Kristin