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CansaFis Foote's avatar

…the truth not only sets you free but it also commands attention…lock into yourself to unlock others…

Rick Lewis's avatar

yes, perfectly said, especially "lock into yourself to unlock others" - I'll repeat that one, with credit of course.

Henny Hiemenz's avatar

For a speaker to lock YOU in speaks to the quality of the performance/content

Rick Lewis's avatar

I was just reading the introduction to "Man's Search for Meaning," by Viktor Frankl, and the author describes Frankl's work as being "based on experiences that are too deep for deception." I love that phrase and it captures what is most thrilling to me about good speaking or writing, which is when someone speaks from lived experience in a way that goes straight into your veins in a transfusion of heart.

Henny Hiemenz's avatar

Love that book, and indeed.

Skip Lackey's avatar

Another excellent piece Mr Lewis. I love the term - memory reclamation project. Being in the proximity of other storytellers as they remember and share, inspires and reminds us of our own stories. Love our Write Hearted group!

Rick Lewis's avatar

Thanks Skip. Agreed on the term. Accurate too.

Michele Gill's avatar

Captivating story! Loved it.

Rick Lewis's avatar

Thank you Michele.