When the world is in crisis, it makes me reexamine what's really important. This week, stuck at home, I've been thinking about whether stories matter in times of crisis. And I’ve had a few realizations about this and my life as a book coach.
1. I am grateful I already work from home and can continue to do so while the world crumbles around me.
2. It does NOT matter that my kiddo's hair is now looking seriously hobo-ish and we can't get to a hairdresser. I mean, it's not like he's going anywhere.
(I considered learning to cut it myself, but instead, I'm just going to embrace the scruffy little hairball.)
3. In times of crisis, stories matter.
I know stories don't save lives or develop new vaccines or assist in the supply of facemasks. Those things are clearly more vital.
But as so many people go stir crazy at home, I'm reminded that stories give us hope when the world feels hopeless.
They provide ideas and virtual places to explore when we're physically trapped.
They teach us that when it feels like all is lost, we can still win the day.
My story of searching for meaning
So today, I want to share my story with you. It's the journey of my becoming a book coach, which I just posted on my About page. Read it here.
You'll discover:
Who my childhood hero was. (Hint: she did NOT wear a cape.)
Why my first newspaper editor physically removed me from my desk and kicked me out of the office.
How a minor medical procedure changed my whole world in 2013.
And what my work as a book coach means to me now.
Share your story
I hope my story encourages you to share yours—in whatever form that takes. It might not feel important compared to everything happening around us, but stories matter.
They help.
They're good for humanity.
So share your story
Thanks,
Liz "Corona Can't Keep Me Quiet" Green
Book Coach, Green Goose Writing