Transformational Storytelling

Diving Deeply into Stories - 8 weeks
2021-02-15 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/diving-deeply-into-stories-8-weeks/2021-02-15/
This class gives storytellers and non-storytellers the tools to uncover and explore the deeper
meanings found in traditional narratives. Exploring stories from Hungary, Nigeria, South
Africa, Egypt, Eastern Europe, and India, students begin by dissecting stories, their symbols
and metaphors. After uncovering the first “obvious” set of meanings, they then consider
alternative storylines and impacts. Students will find meanings below the surface that often
affect the listener – and the storyteller – without their awareness.
Co-taught with Jim Brulé & Sara Armstrong
Note: Students who wish will be able to present one of the class’ stories in a Showcase
event.

The Sky High Tree
2021-02-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
In this 3-hour workshop, we will dive deeply into the world of the Hungarian magic tale „Az égig érő fa” (Sky High Tree), which appears in multiple forms and variations. The tale of Égig Érő Fa has elements dating back to shamanic culture, is filled with the supernatural, along with unique and archetypal characters.
Besides searching for meanings and connections for ourselves in the rich world of this story, we will also examine how the language of traditional oral narration paints images with words and how does it evoke inner images in the listeners and make the story compelling.
IF YOU DID NOT ATTEND EARLIER EVENTS, YOU WILL BE GIVEN ACCESS TO A CONDENSED RECORDING AND ALL BACKGROUND MATERIALS. THIS WILL NOT BE AN IMPEDIMENT TO YOUR PARTICIPATION!
This is the fourth in a series of recurring classes workshops, held for 3 hours on Sundays to allow for greater depth and exploration. Foundational materials are provided; the series may be entered without having attended prior classes but will be enhanced for those who continue.
This special edition of Diving Deeply into Stories is being offered with Maja Bumberák and Maggid Jim Brulé. Maja Bumberák is a renowned storyteller and singer based in Budapest, Hungary. She is known around the world for her storytelling, and even more so for researching and reviving the artform of oral storytelling in Hungary. As a scholarship holder of the Hungarian Academy of Arts, she is training teachers and student teachers in oral storytelling.
Maggid Jim Brulé is a transformational storyteller, and the founder of the Transformational Storytelling school, of which this program is a part. Jim Brulé also works with organizations and communities to bring the power of storytelling to healing the fractures which so often divide us around race, class, faith tradition, and culture. His two-year program has graduated students from around the world, including several ordinations of Jewish students as a Maggid – a spiritual storyteller in the Jewish tradition.
This is truly a unique experience to dive deeply into these mystical depths.

Mexico and its Stories
2021-02-09 12:00 - 13:30, 2021-02-02 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
The Diving Deeply series invites participants to explore stories with rich metaphor and mystery, seeking meanings below the surface that often affect the listener – and the storyteller – without their awareness. Participants dissect the stories, their symbols and metaphors, and uncover both the first set of meanings that seem to present themselves and then consider alternative tellings and impacts.
In this series, we dive deeply into the world of the indigenous side of Mexican stories, filled with magical realism and parallel worlds.
This special edition of Diving Deeply into Stories is being offered with Valentina Ortiz and Maggid Jim Brulé. Valentina Ortiz is a storyteller, musician, writer, recording artist, teacher, and humanitarian. She considers herself a citizen of the world, as she tells her stories in English, Spanish or French. Valentina is the magic of Mexican traditions, with their music, native languages, and stories. She is also the flavors of the Caribbean drums; she is the union of the different cultures from the tropics to the mountains. She speaks words of hope, of song and music, of strong women, of responsibility towards Mother Nature and community.
Maggid Jim Brulé is a transformational storyteller, and the founder of the Transformational Storytelling school, of which this program is a part. Brulé also works with organizations and communities to bring the power of storytelling to healing the fractures which so often divide us around race, class, faith tradition, and culture. His two-year program has graduated students from around the world, including several ordinations of Jewish students as a Maggid – a spiritual storyteller in the Jewish tradition.
A limited number of “Pay as you wish” tickets are available.
This is truly a unique experience to dive deeply into these mystical depths.

Diving Deeply into Stories - 8 weeks
2021-02-08 18:00 - 19:30 | https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/diving-deeply-into-stories-8-weeks/2021-02-08/

Diving Deeply - Dream Stories
2021-01-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-01-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-01-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-01-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
The Diving Deeply series invites participants to explore stories with rich metaphor and mystery, seeking meanings below the surface that often affect the listener – and the storyteller – without their awareness. Participants dissect the stories, their symbols and metaphors, and uncover both the first set of meanings that seem to present themselves and then consider alternative tellings and impacts.
In this series, we will dive deeply into the world of Dream stories. In particular, we’ll be looking at “The Peddler of Swaffham” and “The Man who Bought a Dream.”
This special edition of Diving Deeply into Stories is being offered with Laura Deal and Maggid Jim Brulé. In addition to writing and telling stories, Laura Deal studied the deeper meanings of dreams for 18 years with dream expert Rev. Dr. Jeremy Taylor. She’s a certified Dream Work Facilitator from the Marin Institute for Projective Dream Work, and the founder of the First Church of Metaphor.
Maggid Jim Brulé is a transformational storyteller, and the founder of the Transformational Storytelling school, of which this program is a part. Brulé also works with organizations and communities to bring the power of storytelling to healing the fractures which so often divide us around race, class, faith tradition, and culture.
A limited number of “Pay as you wish” tickets are available. Likewise, those who can afford more to help subsidize those who can’t are encouraged to do so.
This is truly a unique experience to dive deeply into these mystical depths.

Diving Deeply: Fehérlófia Workshop (WhiteHorseSon)
2021-01-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
In this 3-hour workshop, we will dive deeply into the world of the Hungarian epic Fehérlófia (WhiteHorseSon), which appears in multiple forms and variations. The Fehérlófia epic dates back to shamanic culture, is filled with magic, along with unique and archetypal characters.
This is truly a unique experience to dive deeply into these mystical depths.
This is the first in a series of monthly workshops, held for 3 hours on Sundays to allow for greater depth and exploration. Foundational materials are provided; the series may be entered without having attended prior classes but will be enhanced for those who continue.
This special edition of Diving Deeply into Stories is being offered with Maja Bumberák and Maggid Jim Brulé. Bumberák is a renowned storyteller and singer based in Budapest, Hungary. She is known around the world for her storytelling, and even more so for researching and reviving the artform of oral storytelling in Hungary. As a scholarship holder of the Hungarian Academy of Arts, she is training teachers and student teachers in oral storytelling.

Diving Deeply - Hungarian Folktales
2020-12-15 11:00 - 12:30, 2020-12-08 11:00 - 12:30 | Zoom
The Diving Deeply series invites participants to explore stories with rich metaphor and mystery, seeking meanings below the surface that often affect the listener – and the storyteller – without their awareness. Participants dissect the stories, their symbols and metaphors, and uncover both the first set of meanings that seem to present themselves and then consider alternative tellings and impacts.
In this series, we will dive deeply into the world of Hungarian magic tales dating back to shamanic culture, and their unique and archetypal characters.
This special edition of Diving Deeply into Stories is being offered with Maja Bumberák, and Maggid Jim Brulé. Bumberák is a renowned storyteller and singer based in Budapest, Hungary. She is known around the world for her storytelling, and even more so for researching and reviving the artform of oral storytelling in Hungary. As a scholarship holder of the Hungarian Academy of Arts, she is training teachers and student teachers in oral storytelling.
Maggid Jim Brulé is a transformational storyteller, and the founder of the Transformational Storytelling school, of which this program is a part. Brulé also works with organizations and communities to bring the power of storytelling to healing the fractures which so often divide us around race, class, faith tradition, and culture. His two-year program has graduated students from around the world, including several ordinations of Jewish students as a Maggid – a spiritual storyteller in the Jewish tradition.
A limited number of “Pay as you wish” tickets are available.
This is truly a unique experience to dive deeply into these mystical depths.

Diving Deeply into African Stories
2020-12-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-11-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-11-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-11-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
This special edition of Diving Deeply into Stories is being co-taught with Laura Simms, who teaches and performs worldwide, and is known for her expertise with myth, along with Nigerian storyteller, Titi Ogunnaike, who will be live from Lagos. We will examine two stories in this series: The Starwoman and The River Olu.
Some may be familiar with The Starwoman. Most will be unfamiliar with The River Olu, which is from the Yoruba people. Each has deep mysteries within them. The River Olu will be told by Yoruban storyteller Titi Ogunnaike in a special engagement with Transformational Storytelling, as well as by the priest of the river, interviewed by Mrs. Ogunnaike (in Yoruban with subtitles).
A limited number of scholarship tickets are available. Those who can afford more may select the Pay as you wish option.
This is truly a unique experience to dive deeply into these mystical stories.

Joseph the Dreamer
2020-10-28 12:00 - 13:00 | https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/joseph-the-dreamer/2020-10-28/
The story of Joseph the Dreamer – a stunning character in both the Bible and the Qu’ran – reveals unexpected riches when read across both texts simultaneously. In this exciting dive into the several stories – there are, in fact, more than two! – people of every tradition will find new meaning and delight in this tale that crosses millennia and traditions.
Four weekly classes will walk through the luxurious pathways and dreams of Joseph with an English rendering of the Jewish and Muslim texts. Open to all traditions – or no tradition at all! – this experience explores honors the faiths that hold these stories dear, while relishing the deeper riches of this complex story independent of any tradition.
The fee for all four classes is $50; scholarships are available. Please register and pay at this site.

Welcoming the Other
2020-10-27 19:00 - 21:00 | https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/welcoming-the-other-4/
This powerful and highly interactive workshop inspires appreciation of and engagement with the “Other.”
After some foundational instruction – and a story or two! – we dive into a carefully crafted, interactive experience of creating a personalized story about being “the other.” Small group dialogue and sharing are integrated into every step of the workshop.
All that is required is a sheet of paper, a pen or pencil, and an open heart.
Register here – pay what you can ($20 suggested).
Please reach out with any questions!

Joseph the Dreamer
2020-10-21 12:00 - 13:00 | https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/joseph-the-dreamer/2020-10-21/

Joseph the Dreamer
2020-10-14 12:00 - 13:00 | https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/joseph-the-dreamer/2020-10-14/

Joseph the Dreamer
2020-10-07 12:00 - 13:00 | https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/joseph-the-dreamer/2020-10-07/

Diving Deeply into Stories - v2
2020-09-30 12:00 - 13:00 | https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/diving-deeply-into-stories/2020-09-30/
Join us in this highly participatory series as we dive deeply into four different spiritual stories, each allowing a variety of tellings and meanings. The exploration will be meaningful for everyone, independent of your spiritual tradition.
Participants will receive each story at least a week in advance, along with a worksheet to help prepare for the “deep dive.” The stories in this series are Abraham and the Idols (Jewish & Muslim), The Woodcutter’s Daughter (Kazhakstan), The Clever Midwife (Jewish), and Drawing the Wind (Jewish + worldwide).
The total fee for all four sessions is $50; scholarships are available to those in need, and complete satisfaction is guaranteed. Register here.
Don’t miss this unique adventure!

Diving Deeply into Stories - v2
2020-09-23 12:00 - 13:00 | https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/diving-deeply-into-stories/2020-09-23/

Stories of Forgiveness
2020-09-16 15:00 - 16:00 | https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/stories-of-forgiveness/2020-09-16/
Once again, dive deeply into spiritual stories! We will examine several stories specially selected for the month of Elul – the month of preparation for the High Holy Days of Judaism. These stories will focus on themes of forgiveness and compassion, drawing from Jewish, Muslim, and Buddhist traditions. While particularly relevant to Jewish students, all participants will find meaning in this in-depth spiritual journey.
Among the stories we will study will be Blood Brothers, the Forgotten Story, the Lost Sabbath, the Murderer, and the Grey Parrot. Stories will be distributed well in advance of each class.
This is a pay-what-you-can event; the suggested donation is $36, but no fee is required to attend.

Diving Deeply into Stories - v2
2020-09-16 12:00 - 13:00 | https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/diving-deeply-into-stories/2020-09-16/

Stories of Forgiveness
2020-09-09 15:00 - 16:00 | https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/stories-of-forgiveness/2020-09-09/

Diving Deeply into Stories - v2
2020-09-09 12:00 - 13:00 | https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/diving-deeply-into-stories/2020-09-09/

Stories of Forgiveness
2020-09-02 15:00 - 16:00 | https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/stories-of-forgiveness/2020-09-02/

Diving Deeply into Four Stories
2020-08-27 19:00 - 20:00 | https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/diving-deeply-into-four-stories/2020-08-27/
Some stories have meanings swirling deep beneath the surface. As the telling shifts, so do the meanings; as the meanings shift, so do the stories. And as listeners, much can be revealed.
Join us in this highly participatory series as we dive deeply into four different spiritual stories, each with its own variety of tellings and meanings. The exploration will be meaningful for everyone, independent of your spiritual tradition.
Participants will receive each story at least a week in advance, along with a worksheet to help prepare for the “deep dive.” Stories will be The Ocean of Tears, The Incompetent Thief (aka The Imposter Rabbi), The Dead Fiancee, and The Forgotten Story.

The total fee for all four sessions is $50; scholarships are available to those in need, and complete satisfaction is guaranteed. Register here; you can pay by credit card here or via PayPal.
Don’t miss this unique adventure!

Stories of Forgiveness
2020-08-26 15:00 - 16:00 | https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/stories-of-forgiveness/2020-08-26/
