“How we narrate our stories reflects and contributes to our interpersonal relationships, our experience of suffering, and our relationship to the transcendent. The ability to authentically narrate our stories is dependent on our willingness to embrace our authority; to literally “author” our story.”
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, probably because dressing up is celebrated. As a child, I always loved playing dress-up, but as an adult, my budget is much bigger to indulge this fantasy world.
This year, I dressed as the Wicked Witch to play opposite my niece’s choice of Dorothy. However, rather than see her as “wicked,” I prefer the version of Elphaba that is put forth in the Broadway story Wicked. She was unfortunately born green, but she really wasn’t as terrible as people made her out to be — she was actually very powerful. As I was applying my green makeup, (which took considerable time!), I got an inspiration to record a video about the paradigm shifts between The Wizard of Oz and Wicked.
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So what’s YOUR story? What’s the role that you play in the story of your life? This may not be a story you necessarily speak out loud — perhaps it just runs for a private viewing in your head. But do you enjoy the story? If not, it may be time to question some of your assumptions and change the narrative. And if you need help deconstructing the not-so-great version in your mind, I’m here to help.
Happy Halloween!