August 2020 – The Art of Creating Space

A Space for Storytelling

August 21, 2020August 21, 2020By : Shelly

Wednesday night, I caught day three of the Democratic National Convention. It’s entirely remote this year, because of the pandemic, and the organizers that put it together are extraordinary storytellers. It’s a really powerful way to connect: storytelling, especially if it’s done well. And the DNC has done it well…very, very well. Telling the storyContinue Reading “A Space for Storytelling”

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A Space for John Lewis

August 7, 2020August 6, 2020By : Shelly

John Lewis died. My feelings about his death got stuck somewhere between my belly and my heart. Another fierce warrior…gone. Another gentle soul…gone. I was unable to shake that immobility until I watched his funeral; specifically, when I heard President Obama speak. And I could breathe again. Obama’s words were a salve to my ravagedContinue Reading “A Space for John Lewis”