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Stories Connect Us on a Deeper Level
Whether it's funny or poignant, sad or joyful, a story has the power to connect people on a deeper level, says storyteller and first-class fiddler Josh Goforth. “I just love a good story,” Goforth says. “I learn so much from watching other tellers.” Josh grew up in...
The Healing Power of Stories- Whole, Broken, Bent or Healing
In the stories that we tell and the stories we seek out we can look for truth as well as hope.
Building Your Personal Story
“It’s like everyone tells a story about themselves inside their own head. Always. All the time. That story makes you what you are. We build ourselves out of that story.”
― Patrick Rothfuss, Who are you building out of the story in your head?
3 Storytelling Tips for Teachers
The key to making any lesson go from interesting to memorable is a story. A carefully chosen, well-timed story can help a student understand and remember the lesson, and – more importantly- understand how to apply the lesson to their lives. Researchers have found that a human brain can retain more information if it is given in story form then if it is given through a list. . .
A Writer’s View of the Storytelling Festival
When I first heard about storytelling, I assumed it was all just glorified children’s stories. But the art of storytelling is so much deeper than that.
Getting to Know Josh Goforth
From his Appalachian Mountain accent to his incredible talents on pretty much all the instruments, Josh Goforth is one of those storytellers you really…
Getting to Know Charlotte Blake Alston
One of Timpanogos’ favorite storytellers, Charlotte Blake Alston has a wonderful way of weaving stories that allow…
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