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Open Right

The Alchemy Of Story

Session Info:

It’s been said that writers are fortunate people, because story gives our hurts, fears and troubles somewhere to go. This session explores the idea that writing ~ indeed all forms of creativity ~ is a form of emotional alchemy. Story provides human beings with the perfect hermetically sealed container to transmute base emotions like fear and anger into higher emotions such as courage, compassion and acceptance. In this session I demonstrate how two very different stories, Schumann the Shoeman and Riding The Black Cockatoo, have transformed my life and impacted upon the lives of many of my readers.

This empowering session provides a vivid example of how creative activity and affirmative action can counter depression and emotional blocks at individual, family and societal levels.

Topics:

  • Confronting the cracks within us.
  • Understanding depression.
  • The healing properties of story and creative action.
  • Beyond writing – living our story!
  • Personal and practical reconciliation.
  • Father-Son Relationships.
  • The hero’s journey.
  • Becoming a warrior through story.