Stories Have Always Been the Story

During my recent trip to Europe, I stayed in a small town in northern France called Bayeux. It’s an old town rich in history, including a beautiful cathedral from the 11th Century. Bayeux is a beautiful town, but it’s known for the famous Bayeux Tapestry which hangs in the local museum.

A brief history: The Bayeux Tapestry is an embroidered cloth nearly 230 feet long. It depicts the events leading up to the Norman conquest of England and culminates in the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The Tapestry was created in the 1070’s.

It’s a beautiful piece of history that tells a story. The Tapestry visually tells the story of the Battle of Hastings. It’s a great reminder of the power and necessity of stories in our lives. Throughout the course of time, events have always been best captured and recorded through stories. In recent years, we’ve lost some of the art and commitment to stories.

I would love for us to re-engage our storytelling minds and use questions to draw out the stories from people already in our lives and that we meet along our journeys. Stories have always been the story!

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