How does all that relate to the work of storytelling? Well, I find that storytelling isn’t just about what we share with others, what gets broadcast for critique and consumption—storytelling has much to do with the stories we tell ourselves. These sacred pauses I’ve been exploring, and honestly practicing long before I had a name or the awareness, have served as an exercise in both presence and reflection. Ain’t it amazing how the themes we explore were ever-present, supporting us until our awareness can take note? Some of the stories I’ve been telling myself needed to be retired, others updated to serve both the creator and the core.

It’s been a while, y’all. April was a MONTH! Three countries, three weeks, countless flights, hotel rooms, and restaurant reservations. I’m finally “sat” for a little while, and deeply grateful for a home to return to—a home that is spacious, peaceful, safe, and most importantly, mine. There have been so many things I’ve wanted to share with you over the last month or so, including my learning from my time working on my Indigenous documentary, the value of invitation, what ease actually means, and our human capacity to hold many things at once, and our agency to put them down when needed. I’ve also had my growth spurts regarding the work of telling stories on my mind. Not to mention some great news I received just this morning, we’ll get back to that a little later in this post. How about I break down my thoughts into sections?