Storytelling for real Utopias

Hello Utopista,

Nice of you to drop by! So you haven't given up hope quite yet. And let me tell you, even in dystopian times like these, there is enough material to tell constructive stories. For your life and for the world. Even in the face of climate collapse and an unstopped genocide.

"The difference between hope and despair is a different way of telling stories from the same facts" Alain de Botton

You would like to change something about the state of the world, but don't really know what? And even if you did, what can you do against the force of destruction out there?

A lot, I can tell you. So, let's get going.

It starts with the stories. With the telling and the hearing and the seeing.

Our crises are always also crises of the imagination. Both, in the private and the political field. They are not separated anyway. And in both we can't imagine that life could be different. That things could go really well. That it could also be fun and pleasurable. That there really is peace - within ourselves and in the world.

These sessions will help you to raise and expand your utopian potential. Privately and politically. For you and for all of us. We will strengthen our imagination together. The central tool here is constructive storytelling. Because in the end, everything is a story, even the coffee you drink in the morning. And these stories can have a destructive effect on you and the world - or a constructive one. It's all a question of interpretation and choice.

This is NOT about toxic positivity! This is not a manifestation course ;-) Well, maybe a little

It's about learning how to distinguish constructive stories from destructive ones without losing your sense of reality. It's about realizing that there is so much more to the world and to our private lives than suffering. Solidarity, courage, integrity and community, for example.

It doesn't matter whether you tell and consume stories professionally or privately. Our lives and society are made up of stories. It's good for all of us to know which ones harm us and which ones help us. It's like eating.

If you have a concrete story, a concrete utopia that you want to work on: very good. Bring it with you! If not: also good, you will find something during the course.

Facilitator: Elisabeth Weydt

CONTENTS

Session I: Introduction on power of Storytelling

Session II: Theory of constructive storytelling

Session III: Writing and Speaking exercises

Session IV: Media consumption

Session V: How to by constructive in dystopian times. Examples: Palestine + Climate Crisis

Session VI: Inspiring stories to lead you through life and activism

In the end, you will know and feel:

* which stories you will let others tell you in the future

* how you can make your media consumption healthier

* how you can tell your own stories more constructively at work, at home and in society

* in which direction your own personal utopia of a better world is heading and what role you can/want to play in it.

I thought the workshop was really wonderful! I went in without any specific expectations and was all the more pleasantly surprised. Elisabeth is an incredibly inspiring workshop leader who manages to convey the topic of utopia in a way that is both accessible and profound. I was particularly impressed by how vividly she showed that a utopia is not just an abstract idea, but something that can become tangible - so tangible that you get the feeling that you can actually contribute to making it a reality, step by step. What I also particularly appreciated about this workshop: It encourages and gives confidence without having to check out of what is happening in the world right now. It's not about ignoring difficult realities, but about remaining hopeful despite everything - and that's exactly what Elisabeth did a great job of conveying. A huge recommendation for anyone who wants to be inspired and discover new perspectives! A big compliment also for the well thought-out concept and the great implementation!

Nicole

Participant, German version

I have never written a review for anything. This is not because I don't want to make the effort, but mainly because I always find it difficult to put my experience/feeling into words in a way that does it justice. This time I tried anyway: the course with Elisabeth/ Radio Utopistan was an enrichment for me. It was entertaining and understandable. The exercises motivate me to get out of my observational attitude and to see more of my small, active part in small and big world events. Although the course took place online, I had a sense of community.

Melanie

Participant, German version

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