Guided by the eloquent words of master storyteller Laura Simms, these stories ignite harmony and envelop us in life's transformative magic through the power of peaceful narratives.

Telling stories, and hearings stories, is far more than a means of instruction, or distraction although both can be helpful to us in times of confusion. It is a vehicle for the visceral transmission of abiding mind and the ceaseless arising of images and ideas engendered by imaginative reciprocity.

 Laura will be telling four stories: a Ukranian story about caring for others beyond one's self, a Russian story about the power of nonviolence, a Jewish fairytale about death, and an Arabic story about love. 

In the live stream participants are invited to engage in a creative contemplative conversation about how and why stories uncover innate peace and provoke a bigger view of situations that lifts us from despair and reaction.

Amidst the clash of swords and the echoes of battle, these stories transcend the cacophony of war, weaving a delicate tapestry of unity and understanding.  Each narrative, a testament to the enduring spirit of humanity, invites us to embrace the profound wisdom hidden within the folds of time.

In the heart of these stories, amidst the ruins of conflict, we find the sanctuary of peace. In the embrace of these narratives, we rediscover our shared humanity, reminding us that even in the bleakest times, the light of peace can guide us home.