It seems fitting to reboot (again) my desire to write and tell stories with a new-to-me concept I just learned from renowned social worker, vulnerability specialist, and storyteller herself, Brene’ Brown. In her books she explains a powerful non-blaming, non-judgmental communication tool called “The story I’m telling myself.” This little phrase unravels miscommunications, un-sticks stuck spots, clears away mental fog, and illuminates dark corners in conversations.

“The story I am telling myself is…”