A New Direction for Creating Wings
“For a long time, she flew only when she thought no one else was watching.” – Brian Andreas
If you’ve been here for the past 4 or so posts you’ve seen that I have begun walking on a new path. This morning it felt right to change the path of this blog too.
Creating Wings is about seeking truth through story.
What do I mean by that? I mean that no matter how many times you tell someone the cold hard facts, if they have no emotional connection to what you are saying there will be no impact.
We used to learn by listening to stories told by people who had our best interest at heart. In the modern, western world those trusted parents, friends, grandparents and elders have been replaced by modern media. And what story are they telling us? Sometimes the message is good, but largely the undercurrent is one of fear. Grounded, centered, happy people don’t spend money. The stories today largely keep us stuck in the mud of comparison, of not-good-enough and of want.
But just telling the old stories isn’t enough. What relevance is a story from hundreds of years ago to a woman trapped in a cycle of binge eating? How can reading the tales of ancestors long dead give someone the answers they are looking for when they lose their job? The answer is that the truth at the centre of those old stories is universal. All we need is to have them spun differently so that they feel relevant today.
There is a quote by Robert Fulghum that says: “I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge. That myth is more potent than history. That dreams are more powerful than facts. That hope always triumphs over experience. That laughter is the only cure for grief. And I believe that love is stronger than death.”
And I believe that a good story has the power to change this world one person at a time.
Designed by Random
I believe that too
Your closing line – yes. Yes, yes, yes. So excited for the new direction of Creative Wings.
And by that, I mean Creating Wings. Still too early in this part of the world!
I am pulling myself out of the January Doldrums, or trying to; still fighting them a few days into January. First I want to say I, too, am exciting to hear (for I really hear your words when I read) the tales you will be spinning. Second, I want to say bless you for your “not good enough” post back in January. I have been not reading many blogs, even the ones I love, needing to be with just me again, and so exhausted with the many many blogs masquerading as advertising for ecourses. Ha! Your post, for free, did more than most, and I was thankful to know there are others out there struggling with comparisons and self doubt. I am out and about again, and will be here more often. You have been a perfect Sunday morning soul soothing read.
That Fulghum quote is fabulous and so are you. Can’t wait to see you spin your magic. xx
Can’t wait to see what’s next!
Hi Megg, I have just discovered your blog via Susannah Conway’s and I am so glad that I did. Reading through your last few posts and your Inspiration tab has made my day. You have some fabulous quotes, very inspiring. Can’t wait to see what is next! And totally agree with your closing line – one person at a time. Just beautiful. Alison xx