Not only is this a good writ, but it also carries a great message. Now I think I'll like to share stories more readily and listen to others' stories too.
Immediately I saw this "The Story-teller as a Custodian of Culture", what came to my mind was the fact that we need to be therefore careful of who tells our story. Whatever changes (however minute) they make to our story, become fact/culture which every hearer believes. There is a need for fact-check as stories travel down ages. It might not be obvious initially, but in many years to come, those minor changes to the story become evident.
Quick questions to reflect on: Who is telling your story? Who is the custodian? Who is shaping the perception of you? Would you wait for someone to tell you story, or you'll rather tell it yourself to avoid "minor" changes?
I see that someone has read this piece very studiously... guess who!
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Your points are powerful (just the effect I was hoping to have), and your questions are valid. I really hope we go about answering them thoughtfully and soberly, given their serious implications.
Not only is this a good writ, but it also carries a great message. Now I think I'll like to share stories more readily and listen to others' stories too.
I'm glad I was able to touch you with a story about stories...
Now let's go touch the world with our own (hopefully positive) stories.
Thanks for reading!
As a documentary videographer, I receive this piece with utmost gratitude. Thank you for this Prof.
You're welcome sir!
Beautiful writeup by the way... More ink to your pen! More oil on your head!
Immediately I saw this "The Story-teller as a Custodian of Culture", what came to my mind was the fact that we need to be therefore careful of who tells our story. Whatever changes (however minute) they make to our story, become fact/culture which every hearer believes. There is a need for fact-check as stories travel down ages. It might not be obvious initially, but in many years to come, those minor changes to the story become evident.
Quick questions to reflect on: Who is telling your story? Who is the custodian? Who is shaping the perception of you? Would you wait for someone to tell you story, or you'll rather tell it yourself to avoid "minor" changes?
I see that someone has read this piece very studiously... guess who!
😉
Your points are powerful (just the effect I was hoping to have), and your questions are valid. I really hope we go about answering them thoughtfully and soberly, given their serious implications.