Every once in a while I’ll find a short story that resonates with me to my core. I use these short stories, I call them “Stories that Shine” as ways to bring people together. They are all beautiful written, but they aren’t complicated. They’re accessible to anyone with life experience. They’re more written for people who pay attention than for people who read literature.
About a week ago, I listened to the author Russell Banks read his short story “The Moor.” I first heard it on This American Life. And It’s one of these special stories. It starts simple enough, and I’m not going to give it away to you.
Suffice to say, the story is about people who remember each others’ essence–and a chance encounter that brings that essence to life. I hope you’ll read or watch this very special work. The story begins about 7 minutes in and you’ll find it here.
A Life of Wonder 
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