Dispatches from the Moth

2021

Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Dec 23, 2021

Moth Playlist: Staff Favorites

by The Moth Staff

For Moth staffers, choosing a favorite story is like trying to choose a favorite child, yet we have put together a playlist with some of our most beloved ones. Think of it as our little gift to you. @media screen and (max-width: 600px) { #StaffFavoritesPlaylist { width: 350px; }...

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Dec 13, 2021

Storytelling School with The Moth: Monthly Storytelling Activity #44

by The Moth Staff

Lesson #44: ACTION: "Victorious"- Wilson Portorreal Happy Holidays from all of us here at Storytelling School with The Moth! As we reach the end of yet another very eventful year, we hope this story will give you the strength to power through. For this month’s blog, we’re taking a look at a story about saving the day. This week’s Storytelling School story is: “Victorious” by Wilson Portorreal Watch the video: Read the transcript of Wilson’s story. ...

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Dec 09, 2021

Staff Pick: Wisdom

by The Moth Staff

In honor of this month's SLAM theme, Wisdom, we asked Moth staffers for their favorite wise words: “I'll say the bit of wisdom that is currently speaking to me comes from a Glennon Doyle quote: ‘being human is not about feeling happy—it's about feeling everything.’ It's a reminder to me that I don't get to pick and choose which emotions rise up in my body, and to allow myself to feel what I'm feeling so that I can operate from a place of acknowledging the truth and openi...

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Dec 08, 2021

Moth Playlist: Wisdom

by The Moth Staff

This month's StorySLAM theme is Wisdom, so we thought we’d share some stories about lessons learned and moments of illumination. @media screen and (max-width: 600px) { #WisdomPlaylist { width: 350px; }...

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Nov 23, 2021

Moth Playlist: Gratitude

by The Moth Staff

“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.” ~ Thornton Wilder In keeping with the season of gratitude, this week’s playlist is filled with stories of hope and thankfulness. @media screen and (max-width: 600px) { #GratitudePlaylist { width: 350px; }...

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