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Friday Photo: A Love Story of Epic Proportions

Friday, May 11th, 2012
  {This is week two in a four week study of the relationship of the four characteristics of Diamond Grading with Storytelling: Last week was Clarity, this week was Carat, and next week is Color!}   “The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed.” ~ C.G. Jung     Some stories take up so much space in our emotional memories that we find them difficult to share. Such is the case with my experience at the Elephant Nature Park outside of Chiang Mai, Thailand.   Though I eventually Read more [...]

Giving Weight To Our Stories

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012
    A key factor in determining the value of a diamond is the CARAT. How much does the diamond weigh?   Measurement.   Mass.   Substance.   These characteristics are straightforward enough for material objects, but what about stories?   Can the weight of a story be measured? How can we determine it’s worth?   Everything and everyone has a story. But lately I’ve become hesitant to use the word story as a foundation for what I’m trying say/create/build because it feels like a concept that lacks substance/mass/measurement.   Self-doubt Read more [...]
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