tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-166685922011-12-17T12:35:47.631-05:00The purpose of this blog is to focus energies and promote storytelling with themes of holy (wholly) amazement in Central Kentucky. Theme is Amazement. Main storyteller is Paschal the Rascal,us a sPELLBINDER storyteller with the Lexington Chapter of Spellbinders, a national group. email: pbbaute@paschalbaute.com "When it's over, I want to say: all my life I was a bride married to amazement. I was the bridegroom, taking the world into my arms." -Mary OliverPaschal Bautehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03101641572623529983noreply@blogger.comBlogger771100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16668592.post-58439811731395268922011-12-17T12:35:00.002-05:002011-12-17T12:35:47.635-05:00

OLLI UK Spring Special Interest Group Register at OLLI UK Home page Practice in the Magic, Mystery and Fun of Oral Storytelling. Co-Facilitators Paschal Baute and Charlie Eyer First meeting un Paschal’s’s Conference room on Winchester Road, February 11, 2012. 10a=1p. More information to follow SIG will meet monthly on second Saturdays for group sharing and practice. Every human is a natural

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Mentoring is one of the most important activities one can engage in to help your career development. Here are some thoughts on the subject. EIGHT PRACTICAL GUIDELINES FOR MENTORING AND COACHING IN VARIOUS SETTINGS Developed originally fo corporate settings. Formatted for Lexington Spellbinders © Paschal Baute, 1998, 2011 Mentoring, narrowly defined, pertains specifically to coaching and

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OLLI SIG “Storytelling Practice: Magic, Mystery and Fun” Important Information.. Special Interest Group meeting Saturdays, 10-1 Second Saturdays. 9/10, 10/8, 11/12, 12/10 At Paschal’s Conference room, 4080 LOfgren Court, off US. 60 Winchester Road, just before Clark County line. This is 9 miles east of Circle 4, 7 miles east of I-75, 5 miles est of Man O War Extension. Directions: Lofgren

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The Spellbinders’ Song Lyrics by “Paschal the Rascal” Baute, Lexington Spellbinder. Tune: Oh Susannah, by Stephen Foster. First published August 16, 2011 First performed, OLLI Open House, August 17, 2011 Never dreamed I’d have such fun, storytelling? I’m Hookede! When kids love folk n fairy tales, I’m ready to be booked. Oh Spellbinder, tell me once upon a time, ‘N we’re OFF to Never, Never

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Communique from Camelot. In the Bluegrass country of Kentucky where Paschal the rascal Spellbinder storyteller kives with his bride of 42 years: Greetings to friends Re update on my book Storytelling: Mystery, Power and Genius or How Storytelling Nurtures he Human Spirit. We have two proposals submitted to two promising choice publishers. (Following their guidelines, and one states the wait is

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Compared with related and possibly competing books on storytelling, my book storytelling, Mystery, Power and Genius(now being completed): 1. Is experiential, that I (now being c0ompleted):, it emerges from the experience of storytelling with literally thousands of children and adults in many venues and in several disciplines. 2. Illustrates the theme of the power of story by the narrative of one

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Note to Spellbinders and students of storytelling. Spring and Summer activities in storytelling (7) Compiled by Paaschal and Charlie, March 30, 2011 ______________ 1. OLLI course taught by Susan Bottoms at LTS this summer Mother Goose and Fairy Tales: Anything but Child's Play Description. Remember Mother Goose's nursery rhymes and the stories of the Grimm Brothers and Hans Christian Anderson

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Friends I expect to dedicate this news blog to upcoming storytelling activities of interest to all story lovers. Stay tuned, more soon. Paschal. 2/16. Ha! Spring is breaking!!!

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Storytelling: Nourishing the Human Spirit. Alternative: Storytelling: Magic, Mystery and Miracle. synopsis In this Introduction, I explain why this book is being written Those taking the OLLI SIG Understanding and Using the Power of Story and Storytelling may request this part to be send va file attachment paschal.baute@insightbb.com

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I have a dream. A song to sing To help me cope With anything If you see the wonder Of a fairy tale You can take the future Even if you fail I believe in angels Something good in everything I see I believe in angels When I know the time is right for me I'll cross the stream I have a dream COMPANY: I have a dream A fantasy To help me through Reality And my destination Makes it worth the while

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I am thankful. A poem by Chloe E Bell Eight year old granddaughter of Janette and Paschal Baute Ice cream is thankful for a cone A dog is thankful for a bone A mouse is thankful for its home A garden is thankful for a gnome A teacher is thankful for a book A fishpole is thankful for a hook Earth is thankful for trees A hive is thankful for bees. A foot is thankful for a toe Hair is thankful

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The Turkey Who Could Not Stop Dreaming An original short story by Paschal Baute v. 5.1 created for the annual Thanksgiving storytelling time. Once upon a time, there was a young turkey who was different. She was a girl turkey whose name was Henriette and she had questions about everything. Some said she thought too much. What we are sure of is that Henrietta was a different and very curious

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When Death Comes. by Mary Oliver When death comes like the hungry bear in autumn; when death comes and takes all the bright coins from his purse to buy me, and snaps the purse shut; when death comes like the measles-pox; when death comes like an iceberg between the shoulder blades, I want to step through the door full of curiosity, wondering: what is it going to be like, that cottage of

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There’s more We can only see a little of the ocean, a few miles distance from the sandy shore, But out there – beyond Beyond our eyes’ horizon, There’s more – there’s more. We can only sense a little of this mystery our loves and our lives - barely a core. But out there - beyond Beyond the mind’s horizon, There’s more – there’s more. There’s no arrival, just the journey, each step awaiting

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Do Spellbinder (1) storytelliers Nurture the Spirituality of Children? Paschal Baute, 2010 Draf 6.5 “The most beautiful thing in the universe is the mysterious.” –Einstein. My answer is yes and here is why. But let us start with the near impossible task of defining the concept “Spirituality.” On any list the concept of “religion” includes words such as church, creed, codes, scripture, rules,

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I cannot believe the fun, enthusiasm and excitement I am having as I approach my 81st birthday. Yesterday, at Liberty elementary, I told folk fairy taels to four classes, some 100 first grades. The librarians took our picture, which I will post here when get some help from son Griff. I was also able to attend a KPA workshop in Louisville today, Narrative storyteling to Facilitate Attachment, by

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A Visitation at Shaker Village. It happened about ten years ago now. My wife and I were visiting Shaker town with friends. We had left the restaurant and headed toward the Gift Shop to the right. I decided I would ret in the shade on an August day with a breeze of September in the air. There was a bench no longer there and a tree. I would wait while my friends visited the Gift Shop[. Suddenly

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Truth and Story. A happy marriage.Truth went around the world seeking acceptance and welcome. But everyone ran and hid from truth. They were scared of him. He was naked. So few ever glimpsed or knew TruthThe one day, Truth saw a lovely woman attractively dressed down the road talking with a circle of friends. He was astonished. He approached her and asked: “what is your name?My name is Story,

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Are We Hardwired for Storytelling and for Believing? Draft 3.0I have come to believe that we are hardwired both or storytelling and for believing. Here is why.The earliest record of human storytelling is found in the ceremonial burial sites where tools and weapon were placed with human remains. Early humans began to believe that death , so quick and common, was not final but a stepping stone

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Kentucky Storytellers share their viewson the art and craft of storytelling. By Paschal Baute. Eight Kentucky storytellers, both professional and experienced Spellbinder storytellers were invited to participate in research about them to talk about their experience and the way of the storyteller, four men and four women. One woman and three men responded. The interview with Cynthia Changaris

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I am compiling articles and handouts I have created to Empaling, Understand and Promoting storytelling for a portfolio. I am asking the Life Long Osher program at UK to copy this for my upcoming course. I plan to make The Dream Catchers Guidebook, to be published this summer. Spellbinders benefit for proceeds. Price will be printing cost plus a donation to Lexington Spellbinders. When I

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Spirituality and storytelling. Draft 2.0Spirituality and storytelling is connected in at least two ways: process and role. storytelling as Process: 1. When your words, as a storyteller: touch someone’s heart, sparks the dreamer in others stirs the imagination, invites into awareness new possibilities, challenges the mind, excites the emotions, spurs enthusiasm for adventure, with examples of

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WE BECOME THE STORIES WE BELIEVEA program by Paschal Baute, adapted from Jim Loehr Power of Story.1. Recognize the Diversity of Influences in Your Story. Parents, family, teachers, caches, ministers, friends, lovers, place where you grew up, stories you were told, or liked. See story program.2. Identify your purpose, your ultimate mission (separate list)Jump start? How do you want to be

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KSA Workshop Title: Your Own Story: writing, owning and tellingPresenters: Paschal Baute. Ed. D., and Charlie Eyer, M. S. Each of us is a survivor and we are hard-wired for stories. By examining and owning your own story, you will increase the power of your storytelling. Ways to begin this personal journey are explored and assessed. Participants will learn1. To reclaim the values and power hidden

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Course proposal, draft 3.0Paschal Baute. Ed. D. 1. Title The Universal Power of Story / Storytelling Six classes.Short description Story and narrative traditions nourished human endeavors, created culture, and sustained the human spirit down through the ages. Storytelling as an agent of transformation change is experiencing a renaissance today in business education, medicine, psychology,

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A Thousand ChildrenNever would I have imagined having so much fun at this time in my life. Not ever three years ago when I started Spellbinder storytelling to children in Fayette County. Could not have foreseen such energy and passion. Since August 1, I have told to over one thousand children. This includes neighboring Scott County, three trips to Cassidy Elementary, two trips to Brian

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Yearly report on Spellbinder storytelling activitiesStorytelling and teaching of storytelling to children and adults. September 2008 to June 2009Told regularly in four public schools, elementary, Shriners Hospital and one Adult Care Center. In some schools, two or three classes each visit. This includes workshops at annual conference of Kentucky Storytelling association, and Ohio Psychologists

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by Paschal Baute, April 2009 Children love stories. They love listening to stories. They love a good storyteller. They admire a good storyteller. From thee third graders' this past week, I had these questions. Where do you get your stories? Did you tells stories when you were a child? What is your inspiration for storyteling? (sic) Third grace!Asked if they would like to learn a scary story

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Why We Live In Stories, Tll Stori8es and Are a Storied People. I. Because we remember sitting around the fire in the cave still shivering realizing that we would survive another long winter after a sparse Fall hunt. And we welcomed signs of Spring with stories of how successful the next hunt would be. . . II. Because we belied the monsters we would encounter would be overcome by hook or crook,

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The First Shaman Storyteller© Paschal Baute, 2008Once upon a time, a very long time ago, Young Black Elk was sad as he prepared his body for the hunt. It was still winter and food supplies were short. This would be his first hunt without his favorite hunting companion, Big White Hawk. He still found it difficult to believe that Big White Hawk was gone, it had all happened so suddenly.Big White

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Ohio Psychologist AssocaitonContinuing Education WorkshopsFeb 19-20Union of psychology and Spirituality Retreat.Mohican State Park, one hou north of Columbus, OhioSee OPA website listed below for details oin registrationNOTE TO STORYTELLERS: BOH OF THESE WORKSHOPS ARE ON THE POWER OF STORIES. Friday p.m. an Healers Ignore the Placebo Effect of Belief? Spiritual Strategies and Healing Metaphors

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Obama’s Leadership Style: Storyteller or Dream Catcher, or both? Alternative title: Is Obama’s Storytellinga New Model for Business Leadership? Draft 9.2 Jan 13 09 © Paschal Baute, 2009, spell ck 1/12President Barack Obama has taken the oath of office as President of the United states after a remarkable campaign. Less than two years ago, at least one half of the population had not heard of

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The First Storytellers Were the Original Agents of Change Who Helped Create Our Human Nature?An Introduction to The First Story Ever Told. © Paschal Baute, draft 3.0., 12/1Long time ago, a very long time ago, in the primitive world, something new in the universe happened. About 5,000 grandmothers ago, about 100,000 years ago, human burial ritualized graves were found. Until that date human

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The Very First Storytellerc Paschal Baute, 11/2008Once upon a time, long, long time ago, Young Black Elk was sad as he prepared his body for the hunt. This would be his first hunt without his favorite hunting companion, Big Brown Deer. He still found it difficult to believe that Brown Moose was gone, it had all happened so suddenly.They were about to deliver the final blow to the wounded tiger.

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Kentucky Storytelling Association. This workshop is scheduled for November 8, 2008ln Saturday, at the annual conference of KSA, see website for more information. Presenter/Instructors Paschal Baute. Ed. D. see www.paschalbaute.com, click on "Curriculum Vitae" third link from top right side bar on my home page. Charles Eyer, M.S. Both Charlie and Paschal are active members of the

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The Shaman who Became a Storyteller. Paschal Baute. Once upon a time, long time ago, there was a young shaman, called against his will to be a shaman for his tribe. He was to be a go-between, between ordinary reality and the Upper World and the Lower World. He would be a mediator, a bridge-builder, between worlds. He was taken for rigorous training with older shamans. He endured years of study

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Paschal Baute, Raconteur Raconteur: a person who is skilled in relating stories and anecdotes interestingly. Origin: 1820–30 from Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2006. Or, One who tells stories and anecdotes with skill and wit. From American Heritage Dictionary. I learned the power of story during my first life crisis at age 19 when I got on the wrong side of the

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Sponsor Name: Kentucky STorytelling Association.Presenter/Instructor Name (Please attach bio/resume): Paschal Baute. Ed. D. see www.paschalbaute.com, click on "Curriculum Vitae" third link from top right side bar on my home page.Charles Eyer, M.S. See Paschal's blog on Amazement for a post of this curriculim vitae later, via web logs via his home web page.Date(s)/Time of Activity: Novenber 7

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Universal plots and children’s needs in storytellingfrom The Seven Plots in Storytelling by Christopher Booker, 2004Paschal Baute: I am excerpting one passage to illustrate the power and encyclopedic range of this highly recommended book for story lovers and storytellers and for the sake of the Lexington Spellbinders training to be held July 15-17. See end note“Early nursery tales such as

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TITLE: Changing Worlds by Telling Stories (90 min, in 2 parts))PRESENTERS: Paschal Baute and Charlie EyerKSA Fall workshop. October, 2008.See KSA website for more detailspart 1. (45 minutes) Catching Wisdom stories.The bane of religion today is close-mindedness. We demonstrates how to extract the best of traditional Wisdom stories to create new but ancient paths for inspiration, growth and faith

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Obama: Storyteller and Dream Catcherdraft 7.0 May 17 © Paschal Baute, 2008 (spell check 4/21)EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Becoming a storyteller, listening, owning your own story, heart connections, weaving others’ stories into your own; synthesizing hopes and dreams for a buy-in so that the story becomes the lisjeners’ own.The sudden rise in public endorsement of the candidacy of Barack Obama is nothing

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From: Paschal Baute [mailto:pbbaute@qx.net]Sent: Mon 4/21/2008 7:57 PMTo: Hogan, CharlotteSubject: Storytelling Events in April, May, and even June.Other storytelling events in April and May in Lexington, besides Natasha's downtown.Bluegrass Storytelling group meets at Paschal's conference room off Winchester Road, 4th Saturday, April 26 and May 24, 10 to12 noon. RSVP, (859) 293 - 5302First

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Obama Speaks The Language of Leadershipby Steve Denninghttp://www.opednews.com/articles/opedne_stephen__080217_obama_speaks_the_lan.htmIs Barack Obama a cult, as suggested by the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, and the Washington Post? How else could a young African-American US senator have suddenly become the likely Democratic nominee for president? Why else would

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ANNOUNCEMENT Storytelling Events in Lexington, of interest to Spellbinders and others. (come and share a story, try one of your favorites before an audicne ready to applaud) :-) The 2008 Wandering Storytellers Night continues at Natasha’s café (opposite Chase) downtown Lexington each last Monday of the month, this year with open mike invitations to the audience to come share a story. The

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Two books to help tap one’s inner resources and better influence others are reviewed. The first will be used for our Bluegrass Storytelling Guild study resuming this month. The second book I am using in teaching Human Resource Management and Leadership at Midway College this year. Both demonstrate the power of stories and storytelling to change worlds.Whoever Tells the Best Story Wins (How to

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A New / Old Venue for Senior MinistersPaschal Baute “Truth went around the world but people ran away, finding truth too discomforting, Truth was lonely. One day, Truth saw a beautiful lady down the road, well dressed, scrounged by admirers, entranced with her words. Truth went up to her. “What is your Name?” He inquired. My name is Story, she replied. From then on, for most of

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Never Tell a Story Like It's Not About YouBy Derek PowazekHere's how I think about it: Every story we tell is really about ourselves, whether we call it "storytelling" or wrap it in the cloak of "fiction." We can't help it. We experience the world as a story we tell ourselves. ... Q. I was wondering if you have ever regretted your transparency on the web. Has it worked as a negative or

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Never Tell a Story Like It's Not About YouBy Derek PowazekHere's how I think about it: Every story we tell is really about ourselves, whether we call it "storytelling" or wrap it in the cloak of "fiction." We can't help it. We experience the world as a story we tell ourselves. ... Q. I was wondering if you have ever regretted your transparency on the web. Has it worked as a negative or

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November 18, 2007 Book Review: Hero With a Thousand Faces By Rob Kall One of the Top 100 Most Important Books of the 20th Century, Joseph Campbell's book is a treasure trove with a map inside that can help you understand some of the most important stages and journeys in your life. Or, you can use its ideas to write better stories or plan for changes, planned or unexpected, in your life,

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Types of Stories Useful in Influencing OtherPaschal Baute, 2007Annette Simmons details six types of stories that prove useful in influencing others:She illustrates each of these (save # 7) in her Story Factor book.1 - "Who I am stories"2 - "Why I am here" stories3 - "The vision" story4 - "Teaching" stories5 - "Values-in-action" stories6 - "I know what you are thinking" storieslet us add #7. “I

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HEALING STORIES 103 workshopHow to tell stories that healSat, Oct 20. 10 to 3, Lexington.Focus: Metaphor, Re-framing, what story does, (how it works), favorite metaphors, identifying “stuck-ness,” using your experience to create...Outcomes: Participants will understand the role of metaphor in life and change, how to reframe situations, and get some practice in the use of metaphors. A basic

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DefinitionReframing is a technique that originated in the field of family therapy and that we have adapted to our work with youth and adults.Reframing is based on the observation that we all have stories about ourselves. The organizing themes of some people's stories are constructive, for instance, "I am shrewd. I've always have the ability to watch out for myself. As a child, I used those skills

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“But is the story TRUE?” asked the second grader? TRUE is what has meaning for us.TRUE is what helps us understand our world. The mysteries of nature, life and love,TRUTH is something that speaks to the heartabout beauty, courage, hope and love.Did something happen exactly that way?Maybe we can’t ever know for sure, because no eye witnesses are here to tell us.Even if we had eye witnesses, they

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Report on my storytelling.“Truth used to run around the world naked.Everyone was frightened and avoided him. He saw someone dressed in beautiful robes surrounded by friends. Truth asked her name.She answered, "I am story. I could dress you."And from that day forth Truth and Story traveled mostly together,but not always." --A Jewish taleSome of you know I have decided to spend whatever energies

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'Joice to the WorldAnne LamottMy friend Neshama and I went to San Quentin last week to teach inmates how to tell their stories through writing, and through the oral tradition in which Neshama has found her voice -- she studies with the finest local storytellers, and belongs to a guild where people learn to tell crafted stories from the stage. I was glad to be there for a number

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Using Stories for Healing and Change 101 and 102 Presenter: Paschal Baute, Ed. D Pastoral Psychologist Program Length: Each is ninety minutes Demonstration and practice (KSA Board: Please edit as needed for program). . Stories map our inspirations, our hopes, our memories and our dreams. Story is the most powerful method of influence, persuasion and change. We are storied people with many

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OPA retreat, Camp Akita, Feb 23-24, 2007, Union of Psychology and SpiritualityFeedback 101. Storytelling for healing and change,These were the anonymous evaluations I collected at the end of each workshop. They are more detailed than the Ratings given to workshop sponsors.Breaking into dyads, then coming back to the group and sharing (if you wanted to) was helpful. Many resources. Maybe once you

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Journal, May 2, 2007 New storytelling experiences. Although I have been using stories, writing stories and telling stories since the middle 1980s, and leading a few workshops on storytelling for the Spiritual Growth Network of Kentucky for several years, I risked taking this focus to a new level this past month. I volunteered to lead three workshops on "Building Bridges between Faith and

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UNION OF PSYCHOLOGY AND SPIRITUALITY RETREAT 4, Feb. 22,23. Camp Akita, Logan, Ohio. OPAUsing Stories for Change 101 and 102Presenter: Paschal Baute, PhDProgram Length: Each is three hours. 101 is offered twice during the Retreat.People of ancient civilizations have all known a wisdom via storytelling. Stories map our inspirations, our hopes, our memories and our dreams. There is a wisdom in each

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WHAT IF....? ..Religion and the Undiscovered Self.“See to it that the light in you is not darkness.”Luke 11:33Once, out of time, the devil went for a walk with a friend. They saw a man ahead of him stoop down and pick up something from the ground.“What did that man find?” asked the companion.“A piece of truth.” said the devil.“Doesn’t that disturb you?” asked the companion.‘Not at all,” said the

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OPA retreat, Camp Akita, Feb 23-24, 2007, Union of Psychology and SpiritualityPaschal's three workshops.Feedback 101. Storytelling for healing and change,Breaking into dyads, then coming back to the group and sharing (if you wanted to) was helpful. Many resources. Maybe once you get some practice and feel more comfortable , break into larger groups of 3 or 4 with shorter stories so you can get

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SELECTED RESOURCES FOR BEGINNING STORYTELLERS AND CARE-GIVERSCompiled by Rev. Dr. Paschal Baute, Lexington Spellbinders Storytelling chapter.A Beginners Guide to Storytelling. National Storytelling Press. 2003, www.storynet.org.Bill Moyers interviews with Joseph Campbell.Myths to Live By. Joseph Campbell. How We create ancient legends in our daily lives to release human potential. Once Upon A

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SGN of Ky is undertaking to use our monthly Days of Recollection to study the power of story and to begin with the Bible. This is not our first approach to this subject. some helpful notes follow. Three references will be given.One of the most amazing aspects of the current religious scene in the United States is the growth and prevalence of the funamentalist and literalist appraches to the

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News of KSA member and more storytelling opportunities.Paschal Baute led a retreat on Healing Stories and Storytelling for the Spiritual Growth Network of Kentucky on, December 4 to 6, at the Knobs Haven retreat center near Springfield, Ky. The workshop consisted of 3 three hour sessions, 1) Accessing one’s own stories, 2) Recognize the Shadow in Stories and 3) Practice in telling and designing

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It is all the question of story. We are in trouble just now because we are in between stories--Thomas Berry.BuildingSpiritual Community(It’s the story that counts)Delivered at a clergy conferenceLouisville, June, 2000Paschal BauteOne of our problems today is that our theology has become so focussed on words, that it has largely betrayed the power of the Word (in its original Aramaic, dabbar,

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Sports of The TimesAmid Rascals and Ruffians, Acts of Faith and CourageBy SELENA ROBERTS"Hotheads on Parade" begins this weekend when teams from college basketball’s repository for bullies — the Big 12 Conference, or the Notorious B.I.G. 12 — tip off with the habitually ticked off.You will see endless footage of Texas Tech Coach Bob Knight in pursuit of Dean Smith’s career victory record (879)

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How to Be FunnyCompiled by JOHN HODGMANHow to Direct a Comedy LegendBy Paul Feig, director of the upcoming “Unaccompanied Minors"When approaching the task of directing a comedy legend, the utmost care and skill must be applied. The reasons for this are threefold:1. You do not want to make the legend come off badly onscreen by giving him or her poor direction.2. You do not want to be so specific

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Ghosts in the Library.A campfire story for Halloween. There are three places you should not be on Halloween, at least by yourself. Most of you know the first two: a graveyard and inside a haunted house. The third place you should not be at midnight on Halloween at midnight is in a library. Here is why.Long time ago, when I was growing up and dinosaurs still roamed the earth, the library in a

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A PARABLE OF HOSPITALITYby Paschal Baute, 2006Once there was a chef who had acquired some art and experience in gourmet cooking. He decided to use his talent to prepare a feast for a group of friends he loved. This particular group of friends were also chefs. He spent much time planning and preparing for the occasion. Finally the feast was ready. The response was quite diverse. One guest came

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Central Kentucky Training in Storytelling / healing storiesStorytelling and Healing Stories 101, September 16Sponsor: Spiritual Growth Network of KentuckyPaschal Baute’s Conference room, Winchester Road, Lexington. Fee before September 7, $5.00. After Sept 7, $10.00 if space available.Participants limited to 20 persons.Date: Saturday, September 16, 9:30 to 3:30. Brown bag lunch. Leaders:

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I shall soon, very soon, celebrate my 77th birthday. Here is my favorite birthday story.A Strange Birthday Party"I was in Honolulu with jet lag and awake at 3:30 a.m wandering up and down the streets looking for a place to get something to eat. Up a side street I found one of those sleazy places that deserves the name "greasy spoon", but it was the only place I could find. I asked for a cup of

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HEALING STORIES AND A STORYTELLINGA one day workshop for story lovers and storytellersJuly 15, Saturday, Paschal’s Conference room, Lexington"Truth used to run around the world naked. Everyone was frightened and avoided him. He saw someone dressed in beautiful robes surrounded by friends. Truth asked her name. She answered, "I am story. I could dress you." And from that day forth Truth and Story

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SUMMARY EVALUATIONS OF SGN WORKSHOP ON STORYTELLING, on Feb 18WHAT I LIKED ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP WASThe Mix. The email update, reminder over time. Information e.g. who had RSVPs and the outline of the book you used helped me get ready better for the meeting. I THINK THE BEST IS THROUGH THE SAFE PLACE YOU MAKE AND THE DIFFERENT PEOPLE YOU DRAWFOCUSING ON LISTENING.Very interesting. Learning from

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WORKSHOP OUTLINE UPDATEBUILDING AUTHENTIC COMMUNITY VIA STORYTELLINGLast call. Free offering of the SGN of Kentucky. Room for one more as of 2/14 (Lovers only)February 18, Saturday, 10-3, Paschal’s conference room, Winchester RoadPrimary source: Annette Simmons: The Story Factor: influence, inspiration and persuasion through the art of storytelling. Forward Doug Lipman, Basic Books, 2001.1. Six

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February SGN workshop: BUILDING AUTHENTIC COMMUNITY VIA STORYTELLINGPresenter: Paschal Baute, Ed. D.February 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Potluck, at Paschal’s conference room (directions below) People of ancient civilizations have all known a wisdom via storytelling. Stories map our inspirations, our hopes, our memories and our dreams. There is a wisdom in each of us we do not even know we have. We

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Suggested Guidelines and Mission for Followers of Divine Foolishness(A new blog on Fools for Christ, really?" has been initiated. Go to Paschal's writing page to find, at http://www.paschalbaute.com/writing 1. We are asked to love God mightily, passionately, without holding back, with our whole heart, mind, soul and strength, and then our neighbor as ourselves. This is the core of Jesus’

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Dear Friends:I just returned from the OPA (Ohio Psychological Assn) Retreat on the Union between Psychology and Spirituality, held at the stunningly beautiful Mohican State Park, near Belleville, northern Ohio. Some forty psychologists and other participated in some 14 workshops. I was privileged to lead one on Celtic Spirituality, and share leadership in another on Dreamwork: A process, led by

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