"People have forgotten how to tell a story. Stories don't have a middle or an end any more. They usually have a beginning that never stops beginning." ~ Steven Spielberg

Several years ago, I belonged to a photography club. New members joined frequently, which allowed members the chance to gain fresh, creative ideas. As you might expect, one of the questions I often heard in first conversations was: "What kind of work do you do?"

One evening, I began chatting with a new attendee at one of our meetings. I was surprised when instead of the usual, "What do you do?", the person pleasantly said, "So, tell me your story!"

If someone said to you, "Tell me your story!", would you tell a tale brimming with enthusiasm—a story written to your liking? Or would it sound like an uneventful routine—a cold, colorless plot designed by someone else—a tiresome treadmill that leaves you hungry to experience the real you?

If we don't write our own life stories, someone else will write them for us. If we don't live from our own values, we might end up living from someone else's values. If we aren't busy fulfilling our own goals and dreams, we might be fulfilling someone else's goals and dreams.

Perhaps you already have an exciting story to tell. If not...

Ask yourself these questions:

What stops me from living my own meaningful story?

If I were to live my ideal stor

y, what would it sound like if I told it?

What emotions would my story ignite?

What would it take for me to start creating that story?

What will be the opening sentence?

Many people begin writing their ideal life story, but then they live in the introduction all their lives. Our life stories need to be enticing page-turners that are hard to put down. We have to get past the introduction and into the exhilarating part where the plot thickens and the suspense builds. Then we can enjoy the mysteries, victories, and adventure.

So what's your ideal story? The plot will begin in your own imagination—a compelling tale of faith in action that will guide you to a most extraordinary conclusion!

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