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The part of the chapter that stuck out most to me was when Simmons says that storytelling is a reciprocal process of listening and telling. Basically, it's a two-way street, and the storyteller isn't always going to successfully direct traffic where he/she wants it to go. We may have a story to tell that we think is hilarious or poignant or life-changing, but maybe our audience doesn't quite agree or even get that same feeling after hearing the story. All we can do is tell our stories and try to convey something meaningful in the process. You can't force the audience to get what you're saying, but you just have to let them try to get it on their own. It can be a frustrating experience, but it can also be rewarding.
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posted by Sarah Jones @ 12:16 PM
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yes, and I thought this was one of those moments where Simmons wasn't 'practicing what she preaches.' Throughout the text, Simmons talks of the power of storytelling and how this power too can be yours. And though she does talk about the importance of good listening (the whole active listening thing), she doesn't take into account really that a story is missed if the listener isn't as willing as the teller.
What about instances when we are our own audience? I think we sometimes tell ourselves things (stories) in order to convince ourselves of something. Is it still considered "listening" or a "two-way-street"?
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