Real Life Stories That Inspire!

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It is generally understood that life's greatest lessons lie within our own personal experiences. But that can, and often does, include witnessing someone else's experience that we identify with in some way. Maybe it's a shared feeling or a similar moment in time, or perhaps it simply stirs something inside us, suggesting what might be possible for ourselves. Potential can be elusive, lying just over the horizon, until we somehow alter our perspective, and then the view changes! Thus, we could all benefit from a willingness to observe and explore our own actions, thoughts, and behavior, always open to a fresh perspective, providing more clarity and letting us see a bit beyond that horizon. From that vantage point, we can begin to see potential and realize the distance isn't so great.

Could a closer look at those who've found that vantage point inspire others to do the same? I invite you to join me for real-life stories of personal growth and transformation. You'll witness the journeys of individuals who've discovered and unlocked a version of themself that was always there to some degree, maybe suppressed by unwarranted fears or doubts, a misdirected self-identity or a distorted self-image, or perhaps restrained or oppressed by others. The struggles, hardships, and challenges faced may affect the viewer in multiple ways, but those effects are a sign of both empathy and appreciation, each a step toward growth in its own right. Moreover, if a story can evoke such reactions, then perhaps it could also prompt a closer look at oneself and the previously unseen potential that may lie within.

The parent website, "Cognizant Soma"(Links), was a natural extension of my work, but this site is solely owing to client suggestions and my own observations of changes in those who were willing to question habitual patterns and explore a new and different approach. Those stories needed a place to be told, and here is where I chose to share them. However, constructing this site left me anything but comfortable with my ability to narrate those accounts. The story of a client's professional athlete journey I had assisted was an obvious first choice, and would have segued beautifully into the current featured story, given that events within it were presented for inspiration and motivation. Sadly, I chose not to continue that plan. Thus, we begin with a massive story unlikely to be surpassed any time soon—one intertwined with my own, while allowing viewers a separate, unfettered look at my novel role and exploratory journey as a storyteller.

Although entertaining by their very nature, each story is an example, intended to educate and inspire. Most will appear in feature article or series format, and contain audio or video links where appropriate. Comments and questions are always welcome. (Contact/Email or the newly added chat widget)

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*Special note: My decision to create this site was partly owing to Mrs. Diane L. Beam (1938-2017), Gastonia, NC. I'm sorry it took me sixty years to listen—I wish I could've said "Thank you" sooner. (more in 'About Me')

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