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Friday 27-Jan-06 Stories and changeOn one of the better change management courses that I attended several years ago, we were given the task of writing a 'fairy story' -- something that said something about change and life: perhaps a personal story or maybe just a story. It seemed a silly exercise and a few people felt too uncomfortable and backed out. Those of us who took on the challenge found it a remarkably transformational experience. Just listening to what others wrote, many of whom were senior managers in a global company, was worth the course alone. Deep troubles and marvelous wisdom came out from the depths of their subconscious minds, playing into poignant and beautiful stories. Here's what I wrote, at around three o'clock in the morning, after much
scribbling, revisions and starting from scratch again. It pretty much came out
complete as is, just as my brain had turned to soup:
So go on, write your own story. Get tired. Get frustrated. Keep writing. And let your subconscious mind amaze you. Coda: Since writing this, I've added a new section to my Syque site containing all the occasional stories I have written. Your commentsThank you, Bold Honest and Stimulating ..... Thank you I think I'm in love! This story gives importance of human values to us rather than materialistic
things in this world This story is really good. heart touching and sweet. Excellent story of Change regarding ourselves and our dealings with
others. Our personalities should be convincing not fighting, our thoughts should
be pure not negative. Amazing story. nice one^^ The reality of life that we all have forgotten..... Good One Brilliant Hi, True meaning of life... a great one! Can I tell the story to some kids getting ready to start the new year?
I'll use your name and say it is your story. Bravo, I could feel it in my bones -- Alan I love your story!! Its amazing and really made me think. the story inspired me..thanks a lot! -- september jane I was looking for a story about exploration and discovery with regards to change. I thought I'd hit a brick wall when thinking about writing a story with this in mind, but after reading your story, I feel very inspired. We need to change and adapt to survive. Thank You. -- Wendy T. |
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