How glad I am that we can both talk and write. I love the intimacy when we sit together, trading thoughts and feelings back and forth. Yet I also love the space to ponder, to allow time for "words to intensify the breathtaking thunder." Thank you for these words and thoughts.

The underdog is certainly a cultural hero in America and will continue to be. We want to see the little guy, the oppressed, those without opportunity and those of lesser status make good. We believe in opportunity and fairness for all.

This is a lovely discussion. You have captured the essence of a concept which has taken on a life of its own. You do a nice job of describing this as well as thinking about how we transfer our beliefs and ideas. Stories are powerful and this is one of the ways they act on us. Thank you for the clarity of your discussion.

Telling stories is a radical act - precisely because stories only work when they tell the truth. I love the way you call this out. I also love your honesty and your capacity to name things as they really are. Your calling out of stereotypes as prescriptive, rather than descriptive, is beautiful and made me stop to think about beliefs and society. Stories are descriptive and connective. They bring us together and allow us to touch on the deeper realities that reside within each of us. I have so much appreciation for the stories you have shared. You are gifted with radical honesty and I love the way you use that gift in this blog. Thank you, Nirit!

I was really struck with the concept of "sacred patience". A lovely word pairing that will stay with me - may I have sacred patience with myself as well as with others. My mother has Alzheimer's and I greatly appreciate your taking me on this journey with you. One of the gifts of storytelling is to hear that we are not alone. Thank you for this sharing.

It is a joy to hear you tell stories. You connect with animals and describe them with lovely details, making them real to all of us. I love your vision. I also enjoyed the way you framed this story with Everett's visit. It is short and clean and vivid - a little pastoral gem.

You do a lovely job of looking at the various elements of trust, permission, and ownership. Seeing how you work through this with your story, provides an excellent example of how we can all use various concepts as ways to deepen our understanding of both story and storytelling. This blog demonstrates how to tell a good story both ethically and well.

I really enjoyed your thoughts about time. Perhaps our stories also hold the key to time... Stories are timeless... They carry us backward and forward through time... moment meets moment... truth is everlasting.

I was struck by Chrissy's idea that "the divine is in the ordinary." Creativity is a profoundly divine act. When we create a story we consecrate the events, elevating them and giving them importance. Great stories are often dedicated to making the world a better place. They help people see "the divine in the ordinary," becoming aware that everything is holy and that it is our stories that give things meaning. I appreciated the story that was included in this blog and the way that Chrissy caused me to stop and think about the relationships between creativity, divinity, consecration, and holiness.