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It’s Never Too Late to Lean Into Your Truth

Life itself is the most wonderful fairytale.
Hans Christian Andersen
Owning your story is the bravest thing you will ever do.
Brene Brown
Child, said the lion, I am telling you your story, not hers. No one is told any story but ther own.
C.S. Lewis
When you are telling your story, hold your own ink pen. Don't let anybody else tell your story.
Tracy Martin
Our greateset glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.
Maya Angelou
You own everything that happens to you. Tell your stories. If people wanted you to write warmly about them, they should have behaved better.
Annet Lamott
Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.
Margaret Mead
It has been said that next to hunger and thirst, our most basic human need is for storytelling.
Khalil Gibran
If you own your own story, you get to write the ending.
Brene Brown
Everyone has a story that will break your heart. And if you're really paying attention, most people have a story that will bring you to your knees.
Brene Brown
Your story matters. More importantly, you matter!
Unknown
One bad chapter doesn't mean your story is over.
Buddha
Our stories have the power to break down barriers.
Unknown
One woman's story carries many truths.
Unknown
I'm very drawn to stories about ordinary women who do extraordinary things.
Rachel Weisz
Tears are words that need to be written.
Paulo Coelho
The struggle is part of the story.
Unknown
Through sharing we all find a common ground, inspiration, hope, meaning, and, ultimately, action.
Unknown
Our stories bring us together.
Unknown
Tell me the facts and I'll learn. Tell me the truth and I'll believe. But, tell me a story and it will live in my heart forever.
Native American Proverb
Storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world.
Robert McKee
Words are how we think, stories are how we link.
Christina Baldwin
Storytelling is about connecting to other people and helping people to see what you see.
Michael Margolis
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Own Your Story

If you’ve never been impacted by someone telling their life’s story, that is about to change. Our Featured Speaker this month is Karel Horney. Set aside 47-minutes, you need to watch this.

 

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Meet Karel Horney

Karel was born in Denver, Colorado in 1949. She attended Denver schools and received her BA in Education and English from the University of Northern Colorado in 1970. After teaching elementary age kids for four years, life lead her to her true calling in co-founding Adam’s Camp, a therapy program for children with special needs and their families in 1986. In the midst of what appeared a successful, well-ordered life, Karel was at the mercy of alcoholism and eating disorders. Juggling addiction with life unraveled when she had triplets and was faced with the task of raising a child with special needs. Today, she shares her story of healing and hope through the work she does with her church, AA and in the community.

Karel has received numerous awards for service for her work with Adam’s Camp and has continued to cultivate her leadership gifts by serving on the board of her church as well as her recovery club.

Title Sub-Title Author Content
The Beauty of Being a Misfit
Not many stories are this hard and inspiring.
Lidia Luknavitch
Watch the TED Talk
Hooked, Hacked, Hijacked: Reclaim Your Brain from Addictive Living
Listen to the "doc who walks the talk" - inspiring through example.
Dr. Pam Peeke
Watch the YouTube Video
The Power of Vulnerability
Vulnerability is the birthplace of connection
Brene Brown
Watch the YouTube Video
12 Truths I learned from Life and Writing
Blunt, direct, and hysterical... Wisdom from a recovering alcoholic.
Anne Lemott
Watch the TED Talk
Denver Area Central Committee of Alcoholics Anonymous
More Information
Eating Disorder Foundation
More Information
Timely Topics Committee and Contributors: Terry Rubin, Cathy Fleishmann and Jane Gwin

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Lotus Network believes in the power of connections: raising awareness of purposeful living by inspiring women of all ages to fill their days doing something that is authentic and gratifying, encouraging women to take on new challenges physically, mentally and spiritually, spreading the message that age is no longer a limitation.

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