Storytelling is one of the lonliest, but most rewarding professions in the entire world. No where else can you do what you do in the midst of many appreciative people (the audience) and then return to your own little bit of seclusion to get ready for the next gig.
However, in that seclusion, the storyteller always knows that they are not alone. I belong to many groups teachers, writers, broadcasters, journalists, etc., but not one of those groups is as giving and sharing as storytellers. At any given moment you know that you have many friends who are feeling your happiness and pain and sharing your joy and sorrow.
This post is for all of you, my friends. May you have the best of everything in this season that we all celebrate. May find joy and peace. May others find you. May my thoughts warm your as your thoughts warm me. Thanks for welcoming me into the circle of the storytelling world. Not to leave anyone out, but in my tradition.... Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
