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Join
us for what we hope will be a refreshing "time-out"
while you learn about self-discovery through storytelling.
When
The Sanctuary originally opened early in 1997, it grew
from an idea sparked by Taylor Caldwell's 1960 novel, The
Listener, where she describes a strange and beautiful sanctuary
wherein the 'Man who Listens' waits to comfort those to
whom no one listens. Caldwell
writes, "the world has no answer to the most terrible need
of the human spirit: someone to listen
We
all have a story to tell, and so often, the one person we most
need to have listen to our stories is -- ourself!
The stories that we share about who we are, where we come from,
and where we are going; the 'stock-in-trade' vignettes that
we exchange with friends and family house the personal myths
that underwrite and guide our lives.
The
Sanctuary attempts to provide you with an opportunity to use
the art of storytelling to explore these myths and begin to
understand the patterns that give shape to your life.
Each
of us has a 'personal mythology': an inner drama
whose plot directs our thoughts and feelings, and guides the choices
we make. Understanding that mythology can be a powerful tool for
self-discovery and personal transformation. Because these myths,
the stories we share with others, become so well-worn with the telling,
they're subsumed into the fabric of our lives and we no longer hear
their message.
By
telling our story - to ourself - and pondering it's meaning,
we can clarify our thoughts, explore our feelings, and begin to
create goals for ourself that take us - where we choose
to go. This can be as simple as beginning to write down your
life's stories so that you can start to explore the predominant
themes. By discovering these hidden themes, you can then take the
first steps to begin to alter the personal myths that direct your
life, and take control of the patterns that shape your future.
Do
you have a story? By
clicking the bar below, you have an opportunity to tell your
story -- in confidence -- to an anonymous, non-judgmental listener.
Writing down your story is to be an end unto itself. Unless
you request a response, none will be offered. And unless
you specifically state that your story may be shared, it will
remain forever confidential.
Storytelling
is only one aspect of self-discovery. For some, it may be
the beginning, for others it may simply supplement other tools already
in use in their life.
The
links we have selected for our site will introduce you to many more
story telling opportunities, information about personal mythology,
and similarly fascinating topics. We are also part of a webring,
a group of topically-related sites, that we hope you'll take the
time to visit.
If
you'd rather wait and tell your story another time, consider visiting
our Musings page, where you'll be able to read some of the submissions
that others have offered to share.
And,
don't forget to sign our guestbook. Your questions, comments, or
suggestions are warmly welcomed!
 
Bon voyage, enjoy your journey!
�1997-9 The Sanctuary. All
Rights Reserved.
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