60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday: Is There a Secret to Life? If So, What Is it?

<p>Hello to you listening in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_JbxF-4ivo" target="_blank">Ordu, Turkey</a>!</p><p>Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.</p><p>Yes, I’m aware that today is national <a href="https://www.britannica.com/story/why-is-it-called-black-friday" target="_blank">Black Friday</a>, a time to join a frenetic holiday shopping spree for stuff we probably don’t need or want but it is part of our consumer culture. How about if we gently resist that urge to buy?</p><p>Our local Lutheran church posted this message on its outdoor billboard: “<i>To put everything into perspective begin to number your blessings ... and keep on going until there are no more to number</i>.”  </p><p>I don’t care which store - online or on land - you go to, but the secret to life won’t be found in more stuff. But, you might find it here: “<i>Something to do, someone to love, and something to hope for</i>." [Alexander Chalmer]</p><p><strong>Story Prompt</strong>: What memorable gift were you given that didn’t come from a store? Who gave it to you? How come you remember it? Write that story!  </p><p><strong>Practical Tip</strong>: The magic of stories is also in the sharing. If you wish share your story with someone or something.   All that matters is you have a story.</p><p><strong>You’re invited</strong>: “<i>Come for the stories - stay for the magic</i>!” Speaking of magic, I hope you’ll subscribe, follow, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time! <strong>Remember to stop by the website, check out the Services, arrange a Discovery Call, and Opt In to stay current with Diane and </strong><a href="https://www.quartermoonstoryarts.net" target="_blank"><strong>Quarter Moon Story Arts</strong></a><strong> and on </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-f-wyzga-QMSA" target="_blank"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a>.  </p><p><strong>S