The Story Stays

We're where we are because of every step we've taken before today. It's easy to say other people, circumstances, or situations are responsible, but in the grand scheme of life, for good or bad, our path, our journey, our lives are ours and ours alone.

It's a beautiful day. You've walked a ways, and you've still got a way to go. When the story's done, feel free to enjoy the rest of the site (https://tinakonstant.com/) for more stories and other stuff and nonsense.

Tina

Written and told by Tina Konstant (Copyright)

I'm not sure what to make of this tale. On one hand, maybe it's about the plan Mother Nature has for the world (that doesn't include us). Or maybe, on a more sinister note, it's about the powers that be slowly and subtly taking us over. Or maybe it's about the downfall of patriarchy. I don't know. I'll let you decide.

With all that in mind, get comfy, brew a mug of something delicious, put your feet up, and join me for a moment.

When the story's done, feel free to enjoy the rest of the site (https://tinakonstant.com/) for more stories and other stuff and nonsense.

Tina

Written and told by Tina Konstant (Copyright)

I've noticed the current trend in Story Stays! Every story is inspired by something happening in life or in the world, and the current state of Planet Earth and our society is clearly on my mind. This story is about that.

Get cozy, get comfortable, brew a mug of something delicious, put your feet up, and join me for a moment.

When the story's done, feel free to enjoy the rest of the site (https://tinakonstant.com/) for more stories and other stuff and nonsense.

Tina

Written and told by Tina Konstant (Copyright)

We are at such a tipping point. It's time for change. And this change isn't coming quietly. We can all see it coming. As with all change, some are fighting for it, some are resistant, and some are watching to see how things will turn out and which side of history they want to be on.

The original version of this story was too aggressive to share here. It was inspired by the statue placed in the EU's parliament. Art speaks loud.

There is a plague in the world. Let's hope it passes.

With all that said... boots on, stand up. Don't wait for things to pan out. Be part of the change. That way, you get an opinion.

At the very least... please vote. Wherever you live in the world, whatever government is in place, at the very least, please vote.

When the story's done, feel free to enjoy the rest of the site (https://tinakonstant.com/) for more stories and other stuff and nonsense.

Tina

Written and told by Tina Konstant (Copyright)

This isn't a story I want to explain. Suffice it to say, it's inspired by what's happening in the world right now.

Sorry to be cryptic! Actually... This story isn't cryptic at all. Pretty much says what I want to say.

So... feet up, mug full, join me for a Story Stays moment.

When the story's done, feel free to enjoy the rest of the site (https://tinakonstant.com/) for more stories and other stuff and nonsense.

Tina

(I am Jane Doe)

Written and told by Tina Konstant (Copyright)

This story was inspired by an observation made by a friend a long, long time ago, that a lot of the Story Stays stories return home. Returning home isn't always literal. Home can be simply finding yourself where you belong.

So... put your feet up, fill your mug with something delightful, and take a moment.

When the story's done, feel free to enjoy the rest of the site (https://tinakonstant.com/) for more stories and other stuff and nonsense.

Tina

Written and told by Tina Konstant (Copyright)

Origin stories are a favourite of mine. Here's one that tells the story of Diasamede and the thing she invented (The Story Stays style). It's a beautiful world when we take the time to notice.

With that in mind, put your feet up, fill your mug with something delightful, and take a moment.

When the story's done, feel free to enjoy the rest of the site (https://tinakonstant.com/) for more stories and other stuff and nonsense.

Tina

Written and told by Tina Konstant (Copyright)

Here's a story that came about after spending some time with young people. There was a sense of disconnect about them. Something loose and cut off. Like they were in the world, but not really there. Like they were part of the conversation, but they also had headphones on and were watching a movie at the same time. Know what I mean?

Anyway... it's a story about hope.

The birds are singing, the earth has a plan. Put your feet up, fill your mug, and join me for a moment.

When the story's done, feel free to enjoy the rest of the site (https://tinakonstant.com/) for more stories and other stuff and nonsense.

Tina

Written and told by Tina Konstant (Copyright)

This story is for a very special woman in my world. It's for all women who are picking up their own maps and compasses. I love you all!

It doesn't matter what the weather's doing in your part of the world... get out there and fricken shine. When you've done that, put your feet up, fill your mug, and join me for a story mellow moment.

When the story's done, feel free to enjoy the rest of the site (https://tinakonstant.com/) for more stories and other stuff and nonsense.

Tina

Written and told by Tina Konstant (Copyright)

I KNOW!!! I keep changing the name. But this is it. I promise. The name of this show won't change again.

This is a little story about why humans still have two hands and two feet. It came about on a day when I realised, yet again, that I had created a list of twenty things to do that day, then got to the end of the day having done none of it.

If that was the seed of the story, the fertilizer was a book by Greg McKeown, Essentialism. It comes with a workbook: The Essentialism Planner. Highly recommended.

Put your feet up, fill your mug, and join me for a story moment.

When the story's done, feel free to enjoy the rest of the site (https://tinakonstant.com/) for more stories and other stuff and nonsense.

Tina

Written and told by Tina Konstant (Copyright)