”Campfire Sam’ Crosby – Founder and Storyteller
After experiencing life-changing trauma – a ‘rationalist facing irrationality’ – I found myself looking for deeper meaning. After 5 years leading an inquiry into the power of storytelling in the context of systems change, my mission is to be of service to people working for the good of future generations.
In simple terms, my dare is that the time for ‘maybe’ is passed.
My belief is that the world needs the ‘people doing good’ to be as well resourced as possible to do that work.
The stories tell us we are made by descending into deep water.
Down there.
The underworld.
In 2019 my family was broadsided. Our newborn boy, Patch, was diagnosed with a profound brain disorder. It wrecked my prideful ego and sent me down to kneel on the ocean floor. I’m still processing the reality of life with a disabled son, but I can tell you I am more fulfilled than ever before.
This world is darkness and light. We are not in control. Never will be. And there is beauty in the chaos.
I believe we’ll never truly ‘understand’ life. Rationale and science can be leaky ships for these high seas. But, if our deliverance is in the deepest, darkest waters, we don’t have to keep bailing them out. We can go down. Once in a while… we must.
Feelings, trust, love – the stuff of story – will guide us on.
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