Tuesday, June 12, 2012

All My Stories Are Absolutely True

I am a professional storyteller, workshop facilitator, and inspirational speaker. When people find out that I am a professional storyteller they ask, "Rocci, as a professional storyteller, what kinds of stories do you tell?"

I say, "Yes, I am a professional storyteller. I tell all kinds of stories: folk stories, legends, myths, fables. I tell stories from different lands and times and people. I tell some stories from my Italian family. Some of the stories I tell I just make up. But the thing that is the same about all the stories I tell is that they are absolutely true."

And you know, we must be living in a skeptical and cynical age because sometimes people just don't believe that my stories are all absolutely true. But I can prove it.

If I tell you a story; even if the things in the story didn't happen exactly that way, it will tell you something true about me.

And if I tell you a story from a different land or time or people; and if you listen; even if the things in the story didn't happen exactly that way, it will tell you something true about that land or time or people.

And if I tell you a story; and if you listen; if you listen with your ears and your heart and your soul; even if the things in the story didn't exactly happen that way; it will tell you something true about yourself.

So this is what I want to tell you - listen. Become a great listener. Make listening one of your best things. This world really needs people who know how to listen. Listen to all the stories and music and poetry all around you. But especially listen to the stories and music and poetry that come from inside of you, because they will always be absolutely true!

4 comments:

  1. Rocci,

    You are one of the best storytellers I have ever known - and I love that your stories are all absolutely true! I look forward to reading more of your stories in this blog.

    Jan

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  2. It sounds so familiar... I feel like missing out listening purely to the world inside and outside. I guess I missed it while I was running in rush for something; Something I can't recall clearly anymore!

    I'm going to try listening more!

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  3. Dear Rocci,

    Congratulations on this new start!

    Looking forward to reading your stories - We are all eyes and ears!

    Best wishes,

    Neda

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  4. I love this introduction to your stories. It's so amusing AND true!

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