A Story

Everybody has a story.  Some stories are understandable and some are unexplainable.  Some stores will leave you shocked and some stories will leave you bored.  Some stories challenge your very thinking and way of life but the reality is everybody has a story.

I watched The Soloist tonight about a guy who was a talented musician who left Julliard due to mental issues only to end up living on the streets in LA.  A writer by chance befriends him and a relationship ensues.  Why did this strike me in any way?  Because somebody simply stopped and asked him about his story.  Somebody took the time to ask.

I know I get busy and it becomes about me and I wonder why I don’t ask others about their stories more often.  I’m selfish by nature and want to share mine.  I’m challenging myself this week to listen to the stories of those around me.  I simply want to stop and ask them about their life.  I want to know how did they get where they are today.

So I ask you, what is your story?