Storytelling creates creativity, nurturing and personalizing narratives. One of the most important aspects in true storytelling is the impregnation of ethical and moral values, the endurance and sticking it out for a resolution of stressors that goes on. In Dr. Pautz's viewpoint, through any true storytelling, there is a gloden thread of a teaching of a virtue or a morale. It is never about just passing time but always about character shaping and "food for the soul" in times of trials and tribulation. The hope for resolution. For the good to prevail. It can generate ideas, explore new directions, and even tailor stories to individual preferences. 

It can describe characters that in real life we can often find fit in real people we know.

It is like meditation, realigning to a higher good. True storytelling. Always hope.

Elaine has given a storytelling event with us here at Persephone late last year. And we hope for more to come later this year.

Elaine also leads the monthly meditative drumming hour at Persephone Healing Arts Center. Please see our event schedule for the times, which vary month to month but are typically on a Wednesday or Thursday evening. Drumming also is so therapeutic and nurturing on so many levels.

Elaine will also participate in a downtown Jacksonville literacy event this coming June. Keep an eye out for this if you are interested.