Master Your Story, Master Your Life

A Day Long Course to Master the Sevenfold Story-Path to Your Best Life
Presented by Richard Stone

In traditional cultures, if you are dispirited or ill, one of the questions a shaman would ask is, “when did you stop being enchanted by telling and listening to stories?” In contemporary culture, we are challenged by this question because we have undergone a process of destorification, the cultural equivalent to deforestation in which we replace an old growth forest with rows of pines. In this scenario, the rich variety and interconnectedness of life never returns. When we become cut off from our authentic stories, something comparable dies in us.

How can we avoid destorification? What does it mean to live an authentic life in a society whose dominant story of success is painted predominantly in material terms? These thorny questions transcend discussions of work-life balance. They require a deeper, more thoughtful inquiry into what it means to be fully human.
Fortunately, there is a wide body of knowledge, some of it derived from ancient sources, many Jewish, some emanating from contemporary discoveries, that illuminates how “story” can powerfully answer these questions and provide a pathway to achieving personal excellence, all the while shedding a bright light on what it means to live a life filled with meaning and connection.

In this program, Richard will guide you on a journey of self-discovery using the power of story. We’ll traverse the seven story-paths, and at the conclusion you will develop a deeper mastery of your story and learn how to become the author of your life. The program will be highly interactive and experiential.

The Seven Story Paths:
Story-Path 1: Explore and Understand Your Storied Brain

Story-Path 2: Explore the Source of Your Stories – The Treasures and the Trash

Story-Path 3: Become a Master of Your Storylines

Story-Path 4: Deploy Story Authoring Tools to Access Greater Possibilities

Story-Path 5: Discover the Source of Your Most Powerful Storyline

Story-Path 6: Activate your MasterStory by Creating A Personal Covenant

Story-Path 7: Imagine Your Best Aspirational Story

Who is the program for? Whether you are just beginning your career, are mid-stream in your work life, contemplating a major change in work, or are retired, I promise you you’ll find something to nourish your soul in this program, as well as discover tools and insight that can inform your life in rich and wondrous ways.  

Program Date and Time:
May 5
8:30am - 3:30pm
at CBH

Fees:
CBH Members: $60 plus a $20 materials fee
Non-Members: $120 plus a $20 materials fee
All fees will benefit CBH

About Richard Stone
Richard is the CEO of StoryWork International and has been developing transformational programs using the power of story for nearly 30 years. He is the author of The Healing Art of Storytelling and Stories: The Family Legacy, is the creator of the award-winning board game Pitch-A-Story, and is currently working on a new book entitled The Seven Powers of Story. To learn more about his work, visit www.storywork.com.