What is your purpose with storytelling?

My family are natural storytellers. They tell the story to pass on family history, share a laugh, connect, or make a point.

Some people are collectors of memories. They tell stories to hold onto another time and make sure it is remembered.

Some people are presenters. They want to package the stories into a presentation or book so they can share the stories.

Some people want to learn more about themselves. They use the storytelling process, the journaling process for self discovery.

All these answers are wonderful and right.

Share: What is your purpose in storytelling? What do you think you will do with your stories?