Join us for a free evening experience of story-telling. Even if brand new to story-telling this is a fun, delightful and meaningful experience. Each participant will brainstorm possible stories for the evening’s theme, write it in 250-500 words and bring a printed copy to read. After brief introductions we will dive into the story sharing and engagement. Be ready to discover something new about your self and others! This night is a stand alone event and provides a preview of the Coaching the Crossroads Men’s Story Group .
No cost for the night. RSVP required via email (mike@coachingthecrossroads.com).
Limited to 8 participants.
Night’s Theme: THE HERO
Prompt: Tell the story of a hero who inspired you or a time when you felt like a hero before the age of 18. Write of a specific moment, the emotions you felt and what lingered for you in the days that followed that event. Length - 250-500 words.
Feeling stumped? As we come to this upcoming Men’s Story Night I’m aware that this topic can seem fun, but may be difficult. There are two directions I would invite you to consider. First, most men don’t feel like a hero. It’s a fantasy and wish but not a reality. My invitation is to think of this as a moment you look on with pride and satisfaction. You were able to do something which nobody else was able or available. You solved or figured out or stepped in to make someone’s day. Something was OK because of some action you took. Heroes are often associated with helping people in distress, bravery, putting themselves in harm’s way, or showing decisiveness at just the right moment. Heroes may be praised publicly because someone saw what they did. More often these moments go unnoticed. We may feel a longing for some praise or affirmation but in heroic moments we don’t need it because inside we know what we did and are proud. Consider someone you helped: A sibling, kid at school, stranded motorist, or elderly neighbor.
The second other option is to consider someone else that felt like a hero for you. Someone came through in a way you needed and at the right time. It felt like a profoundly, selfless act, like an angel or God-moment. Who was this person, what did they do and how did their action leave a lasting impression?