That's one of the cool things about storytelling. Done well, it has a way of helping people experience that which is BEYOND time. Not "out there" stuff only noted in holy books. But "in there" stuff, embedded within each and every one of us.

And this is precisely what inspires me, these days, about storytelling. Storytelling is one of the simplest ways to spark awareness, community, wisdom, and behavior change. Indeed, it is why I wrote my new book, Storytelling for the Revolution and why I wrote my previous book, Storytelling at Work. It is also why I deliver keynotes, workshops, and Wisdom Circles.

This, of course, is all "well and good", but not all that remarkable -- the kind of life story that could easily be dismissed as one man's attempt to create a cool way to make a living. But that would be a fiction. That is not my ultimate goal.

I'm not just interested in selling books and getting a few good pay days. What is way MORE interesting to me, is sparking a revolution of meaningful storytelling on planet Earth -- the kind of storytelling that uplifts, inspires, and awakens -- a simple way, available to ALL human beings, to elevate the conversation.

Towards that end (and to answer a question I was asked, recently, in a Mexican cafe), I share with you, now, my current vision for how I intend to accomplish the above. If you see yourself plugging into this vision in any way, let me hear from you. I'm just an email way.

1. FACILITATE COMMUNITY STORYTELLING GATHERINGS -- a chance for people to share their most meaningful stories and to begin to process of shaping the NEW story they want to live.

2. GET MY BOOK into as many hands as possible.

3. CREATE AN AUDIO BOOK, so people can listen to my stories, not just read them.

4. DELIVER KEYNOTES and WORKSHOPS to forward thinking organizations

5. DEVELOP A MODEL for how schools can leverage the power of storytelling to create community and spark lifelong learning -- beginning with an Islamic school in Australia where the work has already begun.

6. COACH movers and shakers committed to becoming transformative storytellers.

7. TRAIN THOUSANDS of people how to facilitate Wisdom Circles in their communities.

8. CHOOSE TO TELL A LIFE ENHANCING STORY whenever the opportunity arises.

9. CONTINUE PRODUCING my storytelling blog to support aspiring storytellers

10. COLLECT THE FAVORITE STORIES of living sages, teachers, and Masters -- then produce a book of them to demonstrate how ALL spiritual paths are basically telling the same story.

PS: If you want to host/coordinate a community storytelling gathering in your town, village, or city, contact me and we'll tawk: mitch@ideachampions.com

Big thanks to Carey Berkus for asking me what my vision is.
Photo: Evelyne Pouget

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