My research into stories in the past few years have uncovered a number of stories that go well beyond a clever plot to amuse my listeners. Call it a message, or perhaps a hint of direction. They might even include a moral. The name of this elusive quality is not all that important. To me, the significance is that the stories I tell have it. I call them inspirational stories. jaystetzer.com
A listener can chew on the messages of inspirational stories. They can mull it over long after they heard the story. As a result, their internal compass points a bit closer to “true north.”
Go to the “Listen” page of my website. Click any one of the story samples and you are likely to find a message worth your time. And you are likely to find the inspirational stories sticking in your mind. In fact, the inspirational stories I tell even inspire me! Storyteller.
As we travel along the highway of life in this fast moving, complex world, we can all use a little “inner” direction. We can be confounded and dizzy by all its twists and turns. Inspirational stories help keep us on the road. It is like having your very own GPS. There is a wealth of inspirational stories available on all of my recordings. Check them out! Priceless humor.
June 25th, 2009 at 7:58 pm
Great info.
June 27th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
I will remember this site. More posts please.
July 8th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
And I anticipated that my children would do the same.
I am now a grandparent. And I am always on the lookout for a unique gift children would enjoy. Something that is memorable long after the gift is given. A memorable story is that kind of gift.
August 9th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Keep the good posts coming.
October 31st, 2009 at 5:42 am
And I am constantly seeking a unique gift children would treasure. Something that is memorable long after the gift is given. A memorable story is that kind of gift. And it is suitable for children of all ages. Think of all the pleasurable hours an entire CD of stories can provide.
November 10th, 2009 at 6:49 am
On the other hand, many stories are not so obvious in the lessons they offer. The meaning is hidden in the actions of the characters. It is up to the listener to decipher the message. And different listeners will carry away different messages. This kind of story is generally attractive to a wider audience.
November 13th, 2009 at 6:52 am
The Golden Rule. There is no substitute for honesty. Take time to smell the flowers. Community giving is part of community living. Messages that made me who I am today.
December 20th, 2009 at 7:06 am
Great information. Good research at this blog.
December 22nd, 2009 at 7:06 am
Russell Baker. Check out the humorists of history. Moliere. Henry Fielding Storytellers all. Priceless humor their brush.
January 12th, 2010 at 8:01 am
Those occasional gifts rewarding good behavior. I spent some serious hours searching for something unique, something meaningful. It was tough going most of the time. I quickly realized that a good gift is hard to find. A meaningful gift is even harder to find.
January 16th, 2010 at 8:13 am
I wish I had found this site sooner.