Real Life Stories That Inspire!

About The Site

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 story site is solely owing to client suggestions and my own observations of those who were willing to question habitual patterns and explore a new and different approach, resulting in transformative change. Those stories needed a place to be told, and this site is where I chose to share them. However, I was anything but confident in my ability to narrate those accounts. The story of a client, whose professional athletic journey I had assisted, was the obvious first choice, and would have segued beautifully into the current featured story, a portion of which had actually been used to motivate and inspire his breakthrough. Sadly, I chose to abandon that plan. Thus, we begin with the inspiring story of a young artist's incredible journey—one intertwined with my own, while separately allowing viewers an unfettered look at my novel and exploratory role 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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