The Storyteller

In this time of short days and long evenings and nights — this time when the weather turns cold — it is a good time to come together around the fire…

It is something that, especially at this point in time, has become a bit less important. After all, we can light pretty much every room. The time when we had to carry that one lantern or candle to see where we are going has long since passed. And we have heating systems that keep our houses comfortably warm, no matter how cold it is outside.

On top of that the COVID-19 pandemic makes the it is not a good idea at all to get together with all of our friends and get as close to the fire and each other as we can…

That being said, throughout time this has been the time to turn inward — to get together and tell stories. Stories about traditions. Stories on how our ancestors lived (or survived…). Stories with an underlying, deeper meaning. And also stories about the best way to get about doing something, to choose your direction, or even how to plan your next great adventure…

All stories that pass on knowledge from one generation to the next…

Nowadays we have the internet that can supply us with all the answers as long as we are asking the correct questions. And yet, that is not the same as the stories that were told by the wise women and men of the “tribe”…

I would like to ask you to imagine that you are the storyteller…

What is the story you would be telling?

Is it a story that passes on knowledge or wisdom, or rather a story about exciting adventures you experienced on a trip you have made the past? Is it an account of something you actually experienced in your life? Or a story that is coming from your imagination, or even your phantasy? Does your story follow the ancient tradition in which the “good” conquers “evil” — a story in which people find each other in peaceful respect — a story in which love overcomes all hardship?

What is the story you are telling?

When you set about imagining your story — the story you would be telling — chances are it will have an important message for you as well. Even if you know exactly what story you would tell and how you would tell it, the moment you put the story together — be it in your mind or by writing it down — you will find that it is a story you are not just telling others. Your story will have a deeper meaning, a message even, that will help you move forward on your personal path…