Comments on: Work—It’s Not My “Ball And Chain”

By: Freelance Cynic

Freelance Cynic — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 18:34:14 +0000

I love your videos of you telling stories. Do you have anymore?

I have more, Simon, but haven’t linked to them~skt

By: Jamie

Jamie — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 13:09:38 +0000

Story telling is such a beautiful gift. Over the years people in your profession have given me joy, wisdom, and laughter. If the schools and libraries ever thin out, check out the major highland gatherings and recreation events. They often hire those able to tell folk tales, recite poetry etc.

My talent is finding out stuff. For years I made my living as a researcher, writer, and editor in technical fields. Blessed with an insatiable curiosity and a shallow but very very wide store of information if I can’t find out where you go to get some information, it is highly probable that no one has worked on it yet and then I’ll find you the person is heading in that direction.

You certainly ARE talented in research. I wish I had half your skills. But, at least I get to come and read your blog.~skt

By: Sophiagurl

Sophiagurl — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 12:45:25 +0000

Shelly, you certainly have the gift of story and you use your blessings so beautifully. this world certainly needs laughter and good stories to fill their hearts – you’ve certainly colored our world with your words =) thank you for the beautiful post. you surely are a blessing!

You make me blush Sophiagurl. Aren’t you glad I don’t “color your world” with some of the words I sometimes use? ~skt

By: Rosemarie

Rosemarie — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 08:35:42 +0000

When we do what we are purposed for, there’s no paycheck or promise of title that will match our joy. Thanks for sharing your aha moment and confirmation that storytelling is certainly your gig. You do it well!

Thanks, Rosemarie. I appreciate the kind words.~skt

By: Marcia

Marcia — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 06:29:33 +0000

That kind of chills is an awesome thing. I had it when I started writing last year. Leon had it when he acted all those years. I’m doing my best to lead him back to his chills again, because once you have felt them it is rough to turn your back on them, even in the name of providing for your family.

Making people feel, smile, or get lost in a story for even a few moments is sometimes all that is needed to make a difference in their life that day, week, or even month. . . and what it does for us, well, you already know. You are blessed. We all have gifts, but not everyone seems to recognize or find theirs.

Unfortunately, Marcia, that’s true. Many people don’t find their gifts. It’s a pity, but the only person who can find your gift is you. Some people are afraid to open the box when they get the gift!~skt

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 23:58:28 +0000

So if this post had theme music, I would be hearing the Twilight Zone music when the phone rang.

Anyone can do a good job, but to do a great job, you gotta love what you do. It sounds like you found your niche.

Twilight Zone? I guess you are right. I do indeed love what I do. I *probably* wouldn’t quit if I won the lottery. But, I’d like the opportunity to find out….~skt

By: SusieJ

SusieJ — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 23:43:31 +0000

Shelly, what a nice story. Things always work out when you just allow them to happen. As I get older, I’m learning to trust more than I did when I was younger. I have to clear my head — because many of these things have popped up in my life in the same way. But I’m having trouble remembering them. But the seed has been planted — it will all come back to me over the next few days.

I look forward to seeing what that seed sprouts into! Sorry about the preposition at the end of the sentence. Are you going to write a post about success?~skt