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SUMMARY:Neuroscience and Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Discover the intersection of cybernetics\, neuroscience\, and transformational storytelling. \nLearn why storytelling is fundamental to our physical and spiritual lives. \nThe class will be a mixture of storytelling\, presentation\, and discussion.
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/neuroscience-and-storytelling/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Brule":MAILTO:jimbrule@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Dancing with Death
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Death and Life through Storytelling:\nDancing with Death\nIn the second workshop in this series\, a traditional story will be the seed to spark conversations and personal reflections around facing our own death\, the fear of dissolution and how to leave loved ones behind. The first workshop\, focusing on Grief and Loss takes place on Wednesday 6th July at 2.30pm on zoom. \nBoth workshops are led by Rebecca Lemaire and Maggid Jim Brulé and are representative of the ongoing workshops and series they provide online\, in which they take the participants on an exploration of death and life through stories and creativity. The objective is to investigate one’s current feelings and inner state\, open difficult conversations\, and hopefully uncover a space of stillness and peace to hold whatever storms may come. Rebecca and Jim are professional storytellers and also draw on their experience as Reiki healers\, meditation teachers\, sound healers and death doula (Jim) to create a safe and intimate space to share. \n 
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/dancing-with-death-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Brule":MAILTO:jimbrule@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220706T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220706T163000
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SUMMARY:Grief and Loss
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Death and Life through Storytelling:\nGrief and Loss\nIn this first workshop in a series of two\, a traditional story will be the seed to spark conversations and personal reflections around grief and how loss may be transformed. We will explore loss and grief whether referring to an individual\, a relationship or a lifestyle. The second workshop\, focusing on Facing Death takes place on Saturday 9th July at 2.30pm on zoom. \nBoth workshops are led by Rebecca Lemaire and Maggid Jim Brulé and are representative of the ongoing workshops and series they provide online\, in which they take the participants on an exploration of death and life through stories and creativity. The objective is to investigate one’s current feelings and inner state\, open difficult conversations\, and hopefully uncover a space of stillness and peace to hold whatever storms may come. Rebecca and Jim are professional storytellers and also draw on their experience as Reiki healers\, meditation teachers\, sound healers and death doula (Jim) to create a safe and intimate space to share.
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/grief-and-loss-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Brule":MAILTO:jimbrule@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220705T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220705T140000
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SUMMARY:Journey into Dying and Living: Facing Our Own Death
DESCRIPTION:Join us on this six-week program focusing on facing death. We will look at stories that explore ways in which we may begin to face death\, particularly our own\, with intention and openness. The final week will provide an opportunity for participants to share their own creations with the group. \nThe series meets Tuesdays 31 May – 5 July at Noon Eastern US / 6 pm European time for two hours. \nClass size is limited to 15 to ensure the best experience. The total fee for all six sessions is $150 USD. A limited number of scholarships are available; contact us if you wish to apply. Supporters who pay $200 USD help fund the scholarships; in gratitude\, Rebecca and Jim will schedule a special hour for supporters following the conclusion of the program.
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/journey-into-dying-and-living-facing-our-own-death/2022-07-05/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Brule":MAILTO:jimbrule@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T170000
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SUMMARY:Looking Forward\, Looking Back: Death\, Dying\, and Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:An evening of stories\, music\, dialogue\, and creative workshops on using stories to illuminate the journey of dying and living. \nRebecca Lemaire and I will be co-Emcees for this event\, which will include storytellers and others from around the world. \nRegister and get more information at this link.
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/memories-death-dying-and-remembrance/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Brule":MAILTO:jimbrule@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T190000
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SUMMARY:Sacred Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Artists Standing Strong Together \nJoin me as I Emcee May’s edition of “Sacred Storytelling” – a monthly event that features live storytellers and tributes to other storytellers who have departed this world. \nRegister and get more info here!
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/sacred-storytelling/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Brule":MAILTO:jimbrule@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T210000
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SUMMARY:Stories for Transformation
DESCRIPTION:An hour of transformational stories with yours truly\, Jim Brulé. \nDonations gratefully received: $1-$5 \nSponsored by the Northlands Storytelling Network \n 
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/stories-for-transformation/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Brule":MAILTO:jimbrule@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T123000
DTSTAMP:20260605T225607
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SUMMARY:Discovering Paradise
DESCRIPTION:Discovering Paradise:\nA New Way to Dive Deeply into Stories\nDonation: $5 – $45\nThis workshop takes a particular method of understanding\, questioning\, and imagining new paths to stories that are meant to be told orally. In the workshop\, Jim presents the model (based on the PaRDeS model of text study)\, and then works with the participants to apply it to a rich story. This work is done both in full session and in breakout sessions. \nParticipants leave with the facility of using the model\, a deeper understanding of the story\, and variations of it that they have crafted that are suitable for retelling. \n\nPart of the INSPIRE! Growing Our Skills Together collection
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/discovering-paradise/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Brule":MAILTO:jimbrule@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220509T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220509T213000
DTSTAMP:20260605T225607
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SUMMARY:Welcoming the Other
DESCRIPTION:Come participate in the next “Welcoming the Other” training\, hosted by Artists Standing Strong Together (ASST). \nPrepare for an immersive experience of what it means to be the “Other.” Using storytelling and story crafting techniques\, participants will discover in a new way what “Privilege” truly means. Learn how to welcome\, and how to create your own personalized plan for action. \nRegister using this link. \nComments from previous sessions: \n\nA really transforming workshop.\nThought-provoking and moving.\nA powerful exercise. Will stay with me for a long time.\nThis was amazing – thank you so much for this gift.
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/welcoming-the-other-6/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Brule":MAILTO:jimbrule@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T140000
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SUMMARY:Dancing with Death
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is led by Rebecca Lemaire and Maggid Jim Brulé and is representative of the ongoing workshops and series they provide online\, in which they take the participants on an exploration of death and life through stories and creativity. The objective is to investigate one’s current feelings and inner state\, open difficult conversations\, and hopefully uncover a space of stillness and peace to hold whatever storms may come. In this workshop\, a traditional story will be the seed to spark conversations and personal reflections around facing our own death\, the fear of dissolution\, and how to leave loved ones behind.  Rebecca and Jim are professional storytellers and also draw on their experience as Reiki healers\, meditation teachers\, sound healers\, and death doula (Jim) to create a safe and intimate space to share. \n\nRebecca Lemaire is an international storyteller and teacher. Her passion is to look into people’s eyes\, and travel with them through stories\, whether in a prison\, a yoga school\, a Tibetan monastery in the Himalayas\, a theatre\, or a library. One aspect of her work is to lead and co-lead workshops in which stories are used as prompts to explore death and dying. She is a Reiki/sound healer and is an active participant in the group ‘Vivir y Morir’ in Spain\, in which the taboo about death is overcome through discussions\, practical and spiritual preparation\, movies\, poetry\, and stories. Rebecca says\, “Storytelling is a form of communication that goes way beyond words; it is a heart-to-heart interaction\, which can create spaciousness and healing”. https://www.rebeccalemaire.com/ \nMaggid Jim Brulé is a transformational storyteller\, death doula\, Reiki teacher\, and interfaith chaplain. He founded the Transformational Storytelling school\, in which students learn how to tell stories that spark healing and growth in their audiences\, and themselves. 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. Jim says\, “The right story\, told in the right way at the right moment\, can be the vehicle through which healing enters our lives.” https://www.transformationalstorytelling.org/
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/dancing-with-death/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Brule":MAILTO:jimbrule@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220501T203000
DTSTAMP:20260605T225607
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SUMMARY:Kind Stories in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Kind Stories in Concert\nI am excited to be the Emcee for this month’s Kind Stories in Concert\, with featured storytellers: \n\nLen Cabral\nLyn Ford\nPoonam Joshy\n\nJoin the Healing Story Alliance for a monthly gathering to share and explore stories of kindness in its many faces and forms. Through folk tales and personal stories\, we will dive deeply into multiple experiences of kindness. What is it? How does it impact us and our relationships to ourselves\, to each other\, to the world? Come and listen to “kind stories” shared by both professional tellers and community members and see what memories of kindness emerge for you. \nVisit here for more information; register for free here. \n 
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/kind-stories-in-concert/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Brule":MAILTO:jimbrule@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T220000
DTSTAMP:20260605T225607
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SUMMARY:Twisted Tales
DESCRIPTION:I’m excited to perform in Better Said Than Done’s #storytellingshow “Twisted Tales: Dual stories interwoven\,” on Thursday\, April 14\, 2022\, at 8:00pm ET/ 5:00pm PT.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you miss it live\, you can watch the replay.\n$15 Suggested/$5 Minimum\n\n\n\nProceeds split between storytellers.\n\n\n\nhttps://www.bettersaidthandone.com/2022/03/09/twisted-tales/
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/twisted-tales/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Brule":MAILTO:jimbrule@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220412T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220412T140000
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SUMMARY:Grief and Loss
DESCRIPTION:Join us on this six-week program focusing on grief and loss. We will look at stories that explore ways in which we may move between the living and the dead\, embrace grief\, and transform loss. Participants will engage with the stories through creative writing\, meditations\, sharing\, and exercises\, in groups and individually. The final week will provide an opportunity for participants to share their own creations with the group. \nThe six-week session meets at Noon Eastern US / 6 pm European time for two hours. Adjustments will be made for Daylight Savings Time. \nClass size is limited to 15 to ensure the best experience. The fee is $120 USD\, with a limited number of reduced spots at $60 USD. Supporters can pay $150 USD to help fund the reduced spots; in gratitude\, Rebecca and Jim will schedule a special hour for supporters following the conclusion of the program. \nPart of the “Journey into Dying and Living” series\, where we explore Dying and Living through storytelling\, creative exercises\, and meditations. \n— \nRebecca Lemaire is a versatile Belgian-British storyteller and is currently based in the South of Spain. She has performed and given workshops at international festivals\, in a prison\, yoga schools\, Tibetan monasteries\, theatres\, and libraries. She tells stories about grief and death to open the conversation and help with healing. She is a Reiki healer and is an active participant in the group ‘Vivir y Morir’ in Spain\, in which the taboo about death is overcome through discussions\, practical and spiritual preparation\, movies\, poetry\, and stories. In Spain\, she gives introductory courses in storytelling skills for teenagers and adults in person and online. She often uses sound (Indian flute\, kalimba\, voice and frame drum) to give depth to the stories she tells. \nwww.rebeccalemaire.com www.holisticwellbeinginternational.com \nMaggid Jim Brulé is a transformational storyteller\, death doula\, Reiki healer\, and the founder of Transformational Storytelling\, of which this series is a part. He 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. Jim believes that the right story told in the right way with an open heart can heal wounds and change lives.
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/grief-and-loss/2022-04-12/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Brule":MAILTO:jimbrule@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220213T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T225607
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SUMMARY:Exploring Death and Grief Through Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Chennai Storytelling Festival 2022 \nLed by Rebecca Lemaire and Jim Brulé \nRegister via email at info@storytellinginstitute.org
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/exploring-death-and-grief-through-storytelling/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Brule":MAILTO:jimbrule@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T225607
CREATED:20211109T223130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T223458Z
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SUMMARY:Welcoming the Other
DESCRIPTION:This powerful and highly interactive workshop inspires appreciation of and engagement with the “Other.” \nAfter 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. \nAll that is required is a sheet of paper\, a pen or pencil\, and an open heart. \nLimited reduced price tickets available. \nRegister here: https://www.simpletix.com/e/welcoming-the-other-tickets-81908
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/welcoming-the-other-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Brule":MAILTO:jimbrule@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210727T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210727T133000
DTSTAMP:20260605T225607
CREATED:20210520T005438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T005438Z
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SUMMARY:Diving Deeply: “We Are All Related”
DESCRIPTION:In this class\, we will begin by sharing an overview of the multitude of Native American cultures that existed before the European colonization. Stories were and still are at the core of our lives. We will work with stories from different traditions\, and then look at the “bones” of the stories and their evolution. \nThe classes will be led by Hears Crow and Maggid Jim Brulé. Come prepared to relate to these beings through our hearts and bodies as well as our minds\, learning to find them both in the world and in ourselves and perhaps to catch a glimpse of the deeper journeys they offer us. \nYou can register and get more information here: https://www.simpletix.com/e/we-are-all-related-four-classes-tickets-71102 \nThe Diving Deeply series invites participants to explore stories rich in metaphor and mystery\, seeking meanings below the surface that often elude the listener. Participants will delve deeply into the stories\, discovering in their images both surface meanings as well as deeper patterns; we will also consider alternative tellings and pathways\, seeking there a key to our relationship with the unseen forces at work both in stories and in our lives. \nHears Crow Nootauau Kaukontuoh\, “she hears the crow”\, is a woman of the Eastern Woodlands. She lives her life in the tradition of the Nanhigganêuck\, the people known today as the Narragansett. She is a Storyteller of Longhouse Tales\, told in many different ways including Native Sign Language\, call and response\, as well as other traditional styles. As a ‘kuhkootomwehteâen’ (one who shares knowledge) with thirty-five plus years of telling in these different styles\, she brings forth the culture of the Longhouse People through their stories. \nMaggid Jim Brulé is a transformational storyteller\, and the founder of the Transformational Storytelling school\, of which this program is a part. Jim 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.
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/diving-deeply-we-are-all-related/2021-07-27/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Brule":MAILTO:jimbrule@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210613T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210613T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T225607
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SUMMARY:Three Wishes - A Concert of Stories
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe would like to invite you to join us for a concert of stories with Maja Bumberák and Jim Brulé. At this storytelling event we will share stories and songs from different cultures and religions.\n\nThere will also be space to reflect on the stories\, to play and connect with each other. We would also like to introduce you to the Multifaith Transformational Storytelling School\, which reopens in October 2021. Come\, listen to the stories and join us in the explorations.\n\nSee our trailer to the event at: https://vimeo.com/548371066\n\n\nRegister at https://tinyurl.com/XformConcert\n\nAdmission $0-$15.
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/three-wishes-a-concert-of-stories/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Brule":MAILTO:jimbrule@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T225607
CREATED:20210520T005812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T005944Z
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SUMMARY:Using Stories to Build Connections – and Community
DESCRIPTION:Please join me as I host Congregation Beit Simchat Torah’s Lunch and Learn on 26 May at noon Eastern. My topic is “Using Stories to Build Connections – and Community”\, and you can learn more here: https://cbst.org/content/lunch-learn\n\n\n***\n\n\nCongregation Beit Simchat Torah (CBST) is a vibrant spiritual community and a progressive voice within Judaism. Founded in 1973\, CBST attracts and welcomes gay men\, lesbians\, bisexuals\, transgender\, queer and straight individuals and families who share common values. Passionate\, provocative\, and deeply Jewish\, CBST champions a Judaism that rejoices in diversity\, denounces social injustice wherever it exists\, and strives for human rights for all people.
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/using-stories-to-build-connections-and-community/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Brule":MAILTO:jimbrule@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T133000
DTSTAMP:20260605T225607
CREATED:20210311T045901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T014904Z
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SUMMARY:Diving Deeply: The Mabinogion
DESCRIPTION:In this class\, we will enter the flourishing forest of the Mabinogion\, that Welsh story cycle of transformation\, wandering\, and repair of the relations between ourselves and the Otherworld. We will encounter a cauldron of re-birth\, women who transform themselves into animals\, a wandering king\, and a horse-goddess who cannot be caught. The classes will be led by Jay Leeming and Maggid Jim Brulé. Come prepared to relate to these beings through our hearts and bodies as well as our minds\, learning to find them both in the world and in ourselves and perhaps to catch a glimmer of the wild transformations they offer us. \nJay Leeming is a poet and storyteller who in response to Covid-19 told fifty stories online over ten weeks during the spring of 2020. He enjoys connecting the wild river of poetry to the earth-based stories humans have carried in their voices for the last ten thousand years\, bringing these stories alive through the Crane Bag Storytelling podcast. He is the author of Miracle Atlas (Writers and Books\, 2011) and Dynamite on a China Plate (Backwaters Press\, 2006)\, and the recipient of a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts. Recordings and more information about his work can be found at www.JayLeeming.com. \nMaggid Jim Brulé is a transformational storyteller\, and the founder of the Transformational Storytelling school\, of which this program is a part. Jim 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.
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/diving-deeply-the-mabinogion/2021-05-25/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Brule":MAILTO:jimbrule@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T225607
CREATED:20210310T162709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T162709Z
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SUMMARY:Diving Deeply: The Power of Names
DESCRIPTION:Fred Mindlin and Maggid Jim Brulé explore personal and traditional stories about the power of names: names that are hidden\, proclaimed\, and changed. Come prepared to learn about the power of names – including your own! – and how that power is shared through storytelling. Tickets range from $15 – $70; more info and registration at https://transformationalstorytell.simpletix.com/e/65563
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/diving-deeply-the-power-of-names/2021-04-27/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Brule":MAILTO:jimbrule@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210330T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210330T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T225607
CREATED:20210205T035026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T035026Z
UID:10000132-1617107400-1617112800@transformationalstorytelling.org
SUMMARY:Diving Deeply - Dancing with Death
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URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/diving-deeply-dancing-with-death/2021-03-30/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Brule":MAILTO:jimbrule@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210329T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210329T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T225607
CREATED:20210117T161705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210119T235410Z
UID:10000128-1617040800-1617046200@transformationalstorytelling.org
SUMMARY:Diving Deeply into Stories - 8 weeks
DESCRIPTION:This class gives storytellers and non-storytellers the tools to uncover and explore the deeper\nmeanings found in traditional narratives. Exploring stories from Hungary\, Nigeria\, South\nAfrica\, Egypt\, Eastern Europe\, and India\, students begin by dissecting stories\, their symbols\nand metaphors. After uncovering the first “obvious” set of meanings\, they then consider\nalternative storylines and impacts. Students will find meanings below the surface that often\naffect the listener – and the storyteller – without their awareness. \nCo-taught with Jim Brulé & Sara Armstrong \nNote: Students who wish will be able to present one of the class’ stories in a Showcase\nevent.
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/diving-deeply-into-stories-8-weeks/2021-03-29/
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Brule":MAILTO:jimbrule@gmail.com
LOCATION:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/diving-deeply-into-stories-8-weeks/2021-03-29/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210223T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210223T133000
DTSTAMP:20260605T225607
CREATED:20201203T021207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201211T010353Z
UID:10000118-1614081600-1614087000@transformationalstorytelling.org
SUMMARY:Mexico and its Stories
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn this series\, we dive deeply into the world of the indigenous side of Mexican stories\, filled with magical realism and parallel worlds. \nThis 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. \nMaggid 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. \nA limited number of “Pay as you wish” tickets are available. \nThis is truly a unique experience to dive deeply into these mystical depths.
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/mexico-and-its-stories/2021-02-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Brule":MAILTO:jimbrule@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T225607
CREATED:20210117T160408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210117T160408Z
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SUMMARY:The Sky High Tree
DESCRIPTION:  \nIn 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. \nBesides 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. \nIF 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! \nThis 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. \nThis 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. \nMaggid 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. \nThis is truly a unique experience to dive deeply into these mystical depths. \n 
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/the-sky-high-tree/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Brule":MAILTO:jimbrule@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210126T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210126T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T225607
CREATED:20201114T190345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201114T190345Z
UID:10000114-1611662400-1611666000@transformationalstorytelling.org
SUMMARY:Diving Deeply - Dream Stories
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn 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.” \nThis 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. \nMaggid 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. \nA 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. \nThis is truly a unique experience to dive deeply into these mystical depths.
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/diving-deeply-dream-stories/2021-01-26/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Brule":MAILTO:jimbrule@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T225607
CREATED:20210104T035415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210104T035415Z
UID:10000119-1610272800-1610283600@transformationalstorytelling.org
SUMMARY:Diving Deeply: Fehérlófia Workshop (WhiteHorseSon)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis is truly a unique experience to dive deeply into these mystical depths. \nThis 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. \nThis 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.
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/diving-deeply-feherlofia-workshop-whitehorseson/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Brule":MAILTO:jimbrule@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T123000
DTSTAMP:20260605T225607
CREATED:20201112T040519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T040519Z
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SUMMARY:Diving Deeply - Hungarian Folktales
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn this series\, we will dive deeply into the world of Hungarian magic tales dating back to shamanic culture\, and their unique and archetypal characters. \nThis 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. \nMaggid 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. \nA limited number of “Pay as you wish” tickets are available. \nThis is truly a unique experience to dive deeply into these mystical depths.
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/diving-deeply-hungarian-folktales/2020-12-15/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Brule":MAILTO:jimbrule@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T225607
CREATED:20201004T011637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201017T232736Z
UID:10000107-1606824000-1606827600@transformationalstorytelling.org
SUMMARY:Diving Deeply into African Stories
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSome 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). \nA limited number of scholarship tickets are available. Those who can afford more may select the Pay as you wish option. \nThis is truly a unique experience to dive deeply into these mystical stories.
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/diving-deeply-into-african-stories/2020-12-01/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Short Course
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Brule":MAILTO:jimbrule@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201028T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201028T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T225607
CREATED:20200812T132814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200812T133330Z
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SUMMARY:Joseph the Dreamer
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFour 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. \nThe fee for all four classes is $50; scholarships are available. Please register and pay at this site.
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/joseph-the-dreamer/2020-10-28/
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Brule":MAILTO:jimbrule@gmail.com
LOCATION:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/joseph-the-dreamer/2020-10-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201027T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T225607
CREATED:20201018T142836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201018T142836Z
UID:10000108-1603825200-1603832400@transformationalstorytelling.org
SUMMARY:Welcoming the Other
DESCRIPTION:This powerful and highly interactive workshop inspires appreciation of and engagement with the “Other.” \nAfter 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. \nAll that is required is a sheet of paper\, a pen or pencil\, and an open heart. \nRegister here – pay what you can ($20 suggested). \nPlease reach out with any questions!
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/welcoming-the-other-4/
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Brule":MAILTO:jimbrule@gmail.com
LOCATION:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/welcoming-the-other-4/
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