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December 25, 2008

The Travellers Three

kathryn wrote this at 7:30 am

It’s that time of year when people are planning events, gathering together, sharing in laughter, food and friendship. Many stories will be told, old and new. As people come together with family and loved ones, many will be thinking of the infamous event many years ago, which led to the celebrations, most of us are now having.

 

I like to think about all the stories being told at that time in history, long, long ago. My favorite story goes something like this: It was dusk in the desert. Three travelers from different parts and backgrounds gathered together to share food, fire and companionship. They began to tell stories and someone mentioned the divine birth of a mysterious child, a miracle, which was intriguing and spoke of hope. The night goes on and many more stories are shared and passed on. In the morning the strangers part ways leaving for their respective lands and taking with them memories. These stories travel and get re-told, passed on for years to come. The story changes as each teller recounts the memory of that night around the fire, just as the stories you share change with time. Remember to make sure your message is clear so even if the details change and subtle nuances are added, the central message or theme remains true to your intent.

I like to think that the story told that night about a mysterious child, a story of hope, remains clear through whatever lens you choose to view it.

Thanks to you all for sharing your stories and for the ones I know you will. A sincere thank you to @iamkhayyam for helping me understand my story.

Peace to you all.

Kathryn aka@northernchick

 





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8 Comments to “The Travellers Three”

  1. December 25th, 2008 at 7:42 am
    Todd Jordan said

    Great share. Never thought of the three wise men story from that perspective.

    Thanks Liz.
    Merry Christmas!

  2. December 25th, 2008 at 8:24 am
    kathryn said

    Good Morning Todd,
    Merry Christmas.

  3. December 25th, 2008 at 8:31 am
    Jen @ Eco-Office Gals said

    Great quick read for Christmas morning! Merry & Safe Christmas!
    Jen

  4. December 25th, 2008 at 9:28 am
    Perfect Moment Project said

    Merry Christmas.
    I love that story of hope. When I was young, my elders sat around and “talked story” all the time. It was comforting as a kid to listen in. And although the stories usually were on face value just talk about the family, they were the stories of our past … and maybe also hope.
    Thanks for shaking that memory out of me this morning.
    Have a wonderful holiday.
    @robinjp

  5. December 25th, 2008 at 9:50 am
    kathryn said

    you are most welcome, we’re all making memories with our stories - I hope you have a wonderful holiday too !

  6. December 25th, 2008 at 4:44 pm
    Laura Smith said

    Thank you for this beautiful reflection, sweet Kathryn. It’s a wonderful reminder that when the central message of a tale is love, hope and redemption, it will stand the test of time. The birth of Christ was the fulfillment of God’s Old Testament promise (Isaiah 7:14). That was big news & I like to think the wise men were like the @newmediajim and @ColonelTribune of the day. And the baby, oh the baby! Psalm 127:3 says that children are a gift/blessing/reward from the Lord. What a sweet, precious and MIGHTY gift of love wrapped up for those news boys to see that night! Just think what that tweet might have heralded had this event taken place but a few thousand years later… Merry Christmas to all! Love, @DevotionL

  7. December 25th, 2008 at 9:27 pm
    egydoctor said

    Merry Christmas.

  8. December 26th, 2008 at 2:53 am
    kathryn said

    Have a peaceful Holiday.

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