What a great way to end out class! I
love hearing everyone's stories, woven together with everyone else's.
Like the ouroboros, our end offers a
chance to explore our beginnings, to both see how far we have come,
but also to further incorporate those pearls of wisdom from the
course's genesis. First, I remember professor Novak sharing the
etymology of the word “evaluate,” as in “to find value in.”
Our last round of stories has really crystalized that value that each
of us brings of him- or herself to the story.
Similarly, some of the first reading I
did for the course was in Doug Lipman's Improving Your
Storytelling. One need not read
passed the introduction to be smacked in the face with the truth:
there is “No Right Way to Tell Stories” (15). The breadth
of our expression of this art, storytelling, has shown that. I am so
impressed with my classmates and so proud to be a part of this
community.
Moreover, I am astounded at our
diversity. I could not attempt to tell stories like anyone in the
class, nor they like me. How wonderful! This course has really helped
me hone my own voice, comfort in my own storytelling skin, and
authenticity in who I am as Bob Leopold, the storyteller.
Thank you for accompanying me on this
journey.
-Bob
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