Why Tell Your Story?

Telling your story is a rewarding exercise that benefits the entire family, right through the generations.

As Mark Twain said,
“There was never yet an uninteresting life. Such a thing is an impossibility. Inside of the dullest exterior there is a drama, a comedy, and a tragedy.”

The benefits abound:

• As you reflect on your life, you’ll gain valuable insights that escaped  you at the time.
• You’ll set an example for others as you recount the hardships you have overcome and the triumphs you experienced.
• You’ll be able to set the record straight, making sure others understand how and why things really happened.
• You can honestly and compassionately say  what  you thought and felt about people and events in your life, and perhaps put bothersome things to rest.
• You’ll be able to express your values and how they guided you throughout your life.
• You can thank those who came before you, even if  they are no longer here.
• You can make a clean breast of things, if anything needs to be cleared up.
• Your children and grandchildren will be fascinated by the unimaginable (to them) tales of your childhood.
• You’ll leave a record of a life well-lived, a priceless gift for those who love you and come after you.