A Journey with A Girl & Her World Through Disaster and Deep Listening in Rural Fiji
In addition to using of Re-Storying, Re-Patterning, and Restructuring in changing people’s stories, there is another powerful resonance between a Girl and her world and the work we do at NewStories: our shared desire to cultivate community processes that guide regenerative recovery after disasters.
Re-Storying in Action: a Girl & her world Brings New Stories to Life
At NewStories, our commitment lies in the transformative power of Re-Storying—a dynamic approach that alters the lens through which we perceive our communities, challenges, and ourselves. The impactful endeavors of a Girl & her world, a non-profit organization that focuses on helping girls in rural Fiji get back to school and develop income-generating projects, stand as a living testament to the Re-Storying process in action.
Finding Our Narrative: The Resonance of Artistic Expression in Reimagining Stories
Like the air we breathe, there is an invisible field of stories all around us and through us, whether or not we are conscious of it. These stories are often given to us by families, friends, and communities and are used to pass down our history, culture, beliefs, heritage, and points of view. During our formative years, such stories of tradition are how we learn and discover our place in the universe.
Empowering Narratives: The Dynamic Journey of 'Re-Storying' as an Active and Inclusive Process
When I traveled to Fiji in October to host a series of workshops for Fijian women and young girls, I focused on gaining deeper clarity regarding what it means to “Re-Story” and its profound role in my life and the lives of those around me.
From Isolation to Connection: Centering Story and Relationship at the Heart of Fijian Prison Rehabilitation
Story is a transformative agent with the power to reshape individuals, communities, and the world. Genuine healing and restoration require us to engage in ‘Re-story-ation’ – our relationship with ourselves and the world cannot be healed until we acknowledge and engage with the narratives that shape our lives.