Carol A. Hand
Our stories can tell us who we are
Or who we want to be
They can reveal our inner thoughts
So even we can see
Do we choose stories that foster fear
Or awaken hope and unity
It’s our power to choose which to believe
Stories can enslave or set us free
They can give us strength in darkest times
And give us a reason to be
They can unlock the secrets of our hearts
Like a magic golden key
Image: Microsoft Word Clip Art
May your stories continue to unlock peace and joy
Note: This post was inspired by all of the wonderful bloggers whose stories touch my heart and broaden my horizons. Chi miigwetch (Ojibwe thank you very much).
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Just as your stories touch ours. God bless you and keep you Carol.
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Thank you for your lovely comments, Bernadette ❤
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Beauty. Truth. Wisdom. Thanks. 🙂
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Chi miigwetch for your kind comments 🙂
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Beautiful, Carol. I love stories. As a child, they expanded my world and gave me hope of overcoming the oppressor’s hate.
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Such a wonderful memory about the power of stories in your life, Rosaliene. I’m deeply grateful to you for sharing this.
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And our story is ongoing…
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So true, Maremma. Thank you for your comments 🙂
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Very nice Carol! you are an inspiring woman!
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Thank you for your lovely comments, Lynz. You’re an inspiring woman, too 🙂
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Thanks Carol!
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Lovely Carol. If we believe that what we see is molded by perception, then it’s all stories and we have the power to write them as we wish. Yours are always filled with peace, longing, and wisdom. 🙂
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Thank you for your always lovely, thoughtful comments, D. I was actually thinking about your stories this morning before I wrote this post. I am in awe of your wondrous imagination, creativity and skill. The characters your create are so alive.
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Thank you, Carol. That is music to my ears. Have a wonderful peaceful weekend. 🙂
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Wonderful! Sharing on Twitter & FB. Wishing you peace, love and Carol. 🙂
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Thank you for your lovely comments, Bette. Sending thoughts of peace and love to you, too 🙂
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Thanks, Carol. Have an amazing weekend! 🙂
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This is pure greatness, Carol! I love, love, love it. 🙂 ❤
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Thank you so much for your kind words, Natalie, and for sharing this post with others ❤
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PS. Like Bette, I had to share this on FB and Google! 🙂
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Carol, just saw this about the Truth and Reconciliation report in Canada, exposing the horrors of the residential schools and proposing remedies. http://globalnews.ca/news/2401503/final-report-on-residential-schools-survivors-to-be-released-today/ It’s time for this to happen here, too, and the stories you’ve collected bear witness.
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A very hopeful development, Diane. Thank you so much for sharing this.
I have often noticed the difference between Canada and the U.S. with respect to their willingness to look critically at Indian child welfare/cultural genocide issues both in policy and research.
At least in the short term (given Trump and crew), I have very little hope that the US will be open to any type of constructive reconciliation.
So for now, I’ll just keep writing even though it’s harder on some days than others. (Today’s stories included more destructive consequences of county child welfare interventions. And I wonder if any one will really listen or care…)
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Thanks. Glad to be reminded that we are a storytelling, story remembering, species. Thanks for so many thought provoking posts this year. Regards Thom.
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Thank you so much for sharing such important insights and for your lovely comments, Thom. I truly enjoy reading the powerful stories and music you post on your blog. 🙂
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