November 11, 2009
Stories
The best part of meeting new people in remote places is hearing the stories they tell. Just this week I've heard stories about harrowing sea voyages, experiences with the difficult economy, college parties gone awry, and missed investment opportunities. Each new person brings a new tale or a new twist on an old tale.
I just heard a story from a new friend about sailing from one country to another over night with his family, passing freight ships that he couldn't see, customs officials with very bright lights, and watching the the GPS to see if land was near. His story was fun to hear.
Stories resonate with us, even if a particular story isn't even slightly related to our on life's story. Hearing about Anne Frank or Amelia Earhart or the guy that crossed the sea or the other guy who spent 90 minutes in heaven can make you experience, if only vicariously and for a moment, a different life.
What's the best story you've ever heard?
