Did you know you have a story to tell?
It doesn’t matter how average you think you might be, you have a unique story all your own. No one has lived the same life or felt the same emotions. No one sees the world in quite the same way as YOU.
It doesn’t matter how old or young you are, nor your level of education. There is a story inside of you, and it’s important.
What’s your story?
It could be as simple as that casserole recipe your grandmother taught you how to make, and the things you both talked about while she taught you.
It could be your story is more of a question, something you long to know the answer to, and your quest to find it. Did you find it? Will you find it? Maybe, maybe not. That is a story.
Sure, not everyone may want to know your story. But for every story, there is an audience. Be it ever so small, it’s there.
Telling your story takes courage. It means being vulnerable. Are we brave enough to tell our stories? Not all stories are dark and painful, dramatic, or awe-inspiring. Some are quite ordinary.
Have you ever watched the movie, It’s a Wonderful life? I know many people who make it a tradition to watch this classic in the bright glow of a Christmas tree. It truly is a powerful story. But what makes it so powerful? Simple truth.
An ordinary life has reach and meaning beyond itself. We all touch others in ways we do not realize. We leave holes when we are gone, that we will never know about. There are stories behind our ordinary selves. Beautiful stories, stories worth hearing, reading, and seeing. Stories we can and should learn from.
What’s your story?
Don’t discount it and it’s power.
©2021 Mary Grace van der Kroef
Mary Grace Writing 
I think the Lord has been trying to tell me something about testimonies lately. Your post is another proof.
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Testimonies are powerful things.
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The Lord laid it on my heart to share a part of my testimony a couple Sundays ago. And there’s just been something about it since. I’ve told some to a couple people. I’m trying to be as personable as possible.
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Bits and peices that might be relevant to the moment or the particular person your talking to is a good way to start.
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That’s the way it seems to be happening.
I reckon I’ve been through a lot for a reason. He’s been there through it all… So I might as well talk about it.
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I will be placing a short version of mine at the back of my first chapbook.
That wasn’t the plan at first but since starting the project I feel it will enhance it.
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That’s awesome! I hope you have excellent success with your book!
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Thank you! I have a few months left untill it will be a real thing. ❤
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I know you’re excited!!
I still my book sitting in Amazon… probably 3 years now?… lol. But I don’t know. Maybe it’s best.
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Excited but fully aware of the work and risk. It takes a huge amount of self promotion to build an audiance. I am not expecting much from this one. But you have to start somewhere.
You should grab me the link to your book. Just the fact that you put it out there is huge, and a lot more then most people do.
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I’m the first to tell you not to get discouraged. (I’m saying this after 3 blogs) but you are seriously an awesome writer!! You have gift and a very special talent!
I never got past naming it…
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Thank you John. It’s always encouraging to hear you say that.
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Well I’m being serious. The first time I read your blog I was really impressed by your writing. I’ve never been let down. I like the fact that you write naturally. Not everyone does this… so many awesome writers out there who either want to write about dark stuff or put too much opinion. Yours comes naturally.
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It’s never to late to work on it again you know. It just might not have been the right time.
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Yes ma’am. If I can remember the usernames and passwords lol
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🤣 Oh my that made me laugh. Sorry!
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I laughed too lol!
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My issue with my poetry is that it’s all kinds of content… I got mixed reviews on the blog. Love, faith, weird, deep thought, sensuality, nature… I think I overwhelmed my readers.
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That’s possible. People generally stick to a theme for a blog. I use mine as more of a showcase and learning space. I never wrote essays before the blog.
I do find that readership goes in waves though. So the up and down is normal. Only about 10 percent of someone’s followers are going to be engaging regularly.
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I think it was a lot of confliction really… Christian sorts didn’t like certain things. The non Christian sorts only liked certain things and it became awkward for me.
I’d say I’m less than 10%. I think I have a very quiet group. I think I’m talkative enough for all of us.
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🤣 Yes you are. But that’s okay. 🤣
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She finally admits it.
Have a good day Mary Grace!
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