We have just been watching ‘Who do you think you are’ and were entranced by Kevin from Grimsby (of Strictly Come Dancing fame)

tracing his wonderful ggggg-grandmother back to her Canadian indigenous roots and very eventful/hard life.

No wonder the power of story is so important in many ‘Spiritual traditions’ and listening is such an amazing gift ( and to be worked hard on!!)

Jesus’ parables , for example, seem to me to be both so true to life -hence both appreciated by all who listened so eagerly(what great crowds followed Him around and loved His teachings) and able to lead all who read them now into deeper ‘life truths’