Right now I’m sat in a Hotel (Scarinish Hotel) Tiree, in the Hebridean Islands off the West Coast of Scotland. It’s a stunning view over the harbour and away to Mull and Iona. I’ll post some photos later and you can see simply how incredible a place it is. Quiet, peaceful and just the place to be on holiday. Maybe even to live if you have that mindset.
I’m always very interested in the types of stories that appear in such a spot. They often have similar themes which are just lost in the area of the UK where I live. The creation story for Tiree is very similar to one I heard in Slovenia, whereby God has made most of the earth by throwing out lumps of land onto the planet. Suddenly he finds a bright shining jewel of a speck of land in his hand. He places the Hebrides and especially the Isle of Tiree which is the jewel in God’s crown.
I don’t tell it so well but you get the gist. This place is special and therefore the people who live here are special. Great self confidence booster and establishes a fantastic sense of identity for the community linked indelibly with the landscape.
I guess its why lots of narrative theory talks about the power of origin stories to generate a sense of identity and community in any grouping but especially businesses.
I wonder what would be the best origin story for you or for your organisation to prosper both internally and externally?
I think perhaps I should write some!
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