Liz Warren | Storyteller

Story on Pause By Tricia Phillips

It has taken me awhile to get motivated for this class.  It’s not the class.  It’s me.  I have been going through personal change and growth.  There have been changes that I have wanted to make for awhile. I have just begun to take action to move forward in my life.  While taking action I have let other things slip, such as my quest for knowledge and life-long learning.

Don’t get me wrong about the class.  The class is wonderful.  I love going to it.  I love, love, love hearing the stories. And I enjoy the people in the class.  It is a close community.  I say this because I have had several people in other storytelling classes I have taken.  They all show support for each other and the Storytelling Institute.

If I could just show up and listen to stories I would be happy to do so, and not to mention be an A+ student.  I don’t think I could be without the stories.  They entertain me, inspire, me and make me want to be like the people telling them, but such is life.  I will make it through this class, because I look forward to the adventures in the next one.  And most of all I look forward to the stories.

The happy listener's at the top of the post were at The Portland Story Theater, http://www.portlandstorytheater.com/workshop/workshop-about.htm

5 responses to “Story on Pause By Tricia Phillips”

  1. Marian Giannatti Avatar
    Marian Giannatti

    Sometimes it is necessary to “pause.” You are listening, learning and growing even if you aren’t actively conscious of it. Your supporting presence is felt – and you will receive tenfold when you feel it is time to press”play” again. Until then . . .

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  2. Eva Valdez Avatar
    Eva Valdez

    Change is one of the guaranteed experiences when one enters the world of storytelling. I too have been growing through changes. . . Never seems enough time in the day. I am learning too Yes, Tricia we are a family. With each classes another group of people and renewed friendships and the adventure we go on. I am learning alot and one of them is to “pause” and hear the stories

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  3. Sean Buvala Avatar
    Sean Buvala

    I know it’s easy to lose the appreciation of story, especially the more one tells and tells. Keeping this core piece of listening is important: go to events where you are not telling and just be in the audience. When you are on the schedule, don’t leave after your set, but rather stay and listen. Listen listen listen- this support is critical.

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  4. Seferino Ruiz Avatar
    Seferino Ruiz

    Well Tricia I beg to differ. Every telling I heard you tell I just loved it especially you voice transitions. You have your own unique style and I encourage you to keep on telling because there is a spot for everyone of us on this Super Storytelling Adventure. Great Job and the best of Wishes!

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  5. JamesI Avatar
    JamesI

    I too would like nothing more than to sit back and listen to those we share this class with. It is amazing how story seems to attract people who are ready to share humanity, whether past or present, whether close to the heart or from distant cultures, and thrive on that sharing. Keep on sharing, you have a lot to offer. I enjoyed your honesty.
    James

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