In storytelling, Supporting Characters reflect potential mirrors of the Hero, or challenging aspects of what s/he wants, or the limitations/triumphs of potential outcomes. The point is, they serve a purpose to advance the Hero's story. They do the same thing in Real Life. In this 9-minute video, I use "Star Wars" to explain what I mean.

Wants and needs, frustrations and worries: we all have running thoughts (little stories) about all of these each and every day. In this 17-minute video with Soulful Storyteller, Carrie Severson, she explains what "high vibe" words are and how to re-frame our little stories for empowerment and flow.

After reading hundreds of screenplays, I can tell you five categories - pillars of storytelling - that readers look for in every story, no matter its format. What are they, and what do they have to do with personal growth? I'm glad you ask...

You've figured out something you truly want, and you've set your intention to bring it to fruition. So, why is it now that every Not-That-Something is popping up to resist your Want?