A different vintage point
Imagine yourself in the kitchen. The serving of pasta. Just for a change. You decide to try a whole different sauce. Think of this as an analogy. From time to time, I find myself listening to my own story. As given by someone else. Remember, the pasta is there, but the sauce will be different. We all have memories of how things happened. But sometimes you have to step back. And hear the story. From a different viewpoint. It can be really interesting if you give it a chance. In my case. I was listening to stories of when I was younger. As seen through the eyes of a very close friend. This could work for you. But don’t do it with someone that you barely know. Pick someone who is familiar with your background over a long period of time. Sometimes it is just what you need to introduce yourself to complete strangers. My story is not that different from anyone else is. It is not a direct line from then to now. There are little detours along the way. I find it interesting to hear someone else talk about what I experienced. With their flavor. Not a complete change of menu. Just enough to be novel.
Does it make my story more interesting? Yes. That’s my view at least. Will I try it in future? Yes. Because I am not alone on the planet. From time to time, I will be in the company of other people. Who have known me over a period. Of time. I might as well profit from that
