Comments on: Confessions of a Story Teller

By: Deborah White

Deborah White — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 23:56:13 +0000

In reply to John. Thanks for your comments John. Very thought provoking.

By: Deborah White

Deborah White — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 23:55:18 +0000

In reply to Patricia.

Thanks for your comments Patricia. When I think of the conductor in front of the orchestra – it all makes sense. Without the conductor – it can go sideways very quickly.

By: Patricia

Patricia — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 16:05:23 +0000

Thank you, Deborah.
My favourite ‘wake up’ section – We need to utilize our “thinking” brains – our pre-frontal cortex. The frontal lobe is the conductor in front of the orchestra. We have the free will to place our attention where we want. It requires clear intent.
The picture of the conductor having free will is a dynamic combination.
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By: John

John — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 19:13:32 +0000

What a great post! I have a number of responses:

1) I believe that animals DO create stories to make sense out of what happens. My dog Kelsey POUTs when she feels emotionally hurt. By pout, I mean she lowers her head and retreats to a safe corner like a boxer after a foul. A little petting helps her forget about her “story” for a while. I’ve seen so many instances of this pouting as well as other behaviours like her excited reaction to my suggestion that we go for a walk in the park, that I believe she creates stories that result in her behaviour changes all the time!

2) FRAMING is a powerful tool for changing our stories. What we focus on determines how we feel.

3) Framing, perceptions, mantras, and ‘paying attention to what you want more of’ are key secrets to success revealed in my own Kindle book on Amazon, Workplace Champion By Example, A Step-by-Step Training Guide.

I support most of what you have written above and welcome an opportunity to join the discussion.

By: Deborah White

Deborah White — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 06:16:47 +0000

In reply to Shea. Glad it spoke to you. I agree - becoming self-aware is often the most challenging step. I don't know about you but asking for feedback has not always been at the top of my list of things to do and yet, it is how we shrink our blind spots.

By: Shea

Shea — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 02:39:18 +0000

Becoming self aware is difficult for some folks, and takes some practice itself! So step one is a big one. I think if we rest in a place of love, our own stories play out in miraculous ways, and the stories of others do not have the ability to invade. Thanks for a thoughtful blog, Deborah.

By: Deborah White

Deborah White — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 23:14:00 +0000

In reply to Leah Bach. You are so right Leah. We often use these stories to define who we are. They can really limit us. They can also escalate a conflict pretty quickly!! Thanks for your comment.

By: Leah Bach

Leah Bach — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 19:35:03 +0000

Hi Deborah,

What a great reminder of how our stories are often what we “use” to define ourselves! Leah