Autism & The Art of Storytelling
I've been giving a lot of thought as to why I've started writing Aspergian stories. I've been asking myself: why are you spending so much time on this, when you should be practicing your flutes....or sweeping the kitchen floor? Here's what I've come up with so far:
Through the ancient art of storytelling, we weave words, we teach one another, we learn from one another, we laugh, we acknowledge our humanity, we realize others have the same foibles we do, and we grow into a better understanding of the world.
As individuals in the autism community become more empowered, we create our own stories, our own myths, and show our worth to society at large. And, hopefully....we begin to heal in heart, mind and spirit.
Love & Blessings,
Paul
Paul - you have a unique gift for story telling. Do you typically tell a story you've already read/heard, or do you write your own as well?
Thank you, Sharon! I've been writing more and more lately, and try to encourage others on the spectrum to write as well. Our stories need to be told.
I've been posting my stuff with the GRASP online group, and now some of the other members are posting their stories and poems.
Peace & Blessings,
Paul
Stories are a great way for people like us to relate when relating doesn't come as easily. Like Badger
.