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Stories Without Borders invites the possibility of creating both virtual and on-the-ground spaces in which we can share our personal narratives in a life-affirming practice of creating and experiencing radical empathy and connection.  

I have been inspired to facilitate story exchanges for many years and have indeed done so with a small NGO that brings Israeli and Palestinian kids together in East Jerusalem. However, the experience of the Clubhouse room, Balance: Meet Palestinians and Israelis has reignited my passion; the recent war with its attendant tragedy, fear, and anger has proven to be a powerful inflection point for citizen diplomacy. 

Instead of waiting for everything to be convenient or easy or perfect, I'm just going to start with what I have and from where I am.  I will be facilitating groups of Israelis of different political views and diverse backgrounds as well as Palestinian-Israelis and Palestinians. Together, we will share our stories with each other and as we do, walk in each other's shoes as we practice empathy and mirroring. 

A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. 

In Hebrew, we would say לאט לאט  (le-at, le-at) and in Arabic, ببطئ ببطئ, (shwai shwai) both of which, in essence, mean one step at a time. 

You can learn more about me here.   I am a Narrative4 facilitator in training. If you are interested in participating, please email me.