Storybag

25/08/2026

Sharing Thoughts / Part 6:
More than a metaphor

Respond if you like. I'm all ears.

19/08/2026

"Sharing thoughts" / part 5.
The Procrustes Method or Storytelling?

Respond if you like. I'm all ears.

Why sharing? I came across some of my earlier publications, from the pre-AI era. They had hidden themselves in WordPress and they had all been written from a narrative perspective, about people and communities, and people within organizations, whether or not they’re in leadership roles.

10/08/2026

"Sharing thoughts" / part 4
The caring nurse: (Dealing with) Emotions and emotional work.

Respond if you like. I'm all ears.

Why sharing? I came across some of my earlier publications, from the pre-AI era. They had hidden themselves in WordPress and they had all been written from a narrative perspective, about people and communities, and people within organizations, whether or not they’re in leadership roles.

21/07/2026

If you want, let yourself be heard. I'm all ears.

Dear friends, I came across some of my earlier publications, from the pre-AI era. They had hidden themselves in WordPress and they’re all written from a narrative perspective, about people and communities, and people within organisations, whether or not they’re in leadership roles.

15/06/2026

Peace and silence. A moment to let go of old thoughts and inviting new ones.

23/12/2025

I wish you all plenty of awareness and a magical New Year.

05/04/2025

Looking back on a journey through stories, identity, memories, worldviews, and democracy...

In a seminar series within the Honours Programme (GHIS )of the University of Utrecht, we explored the powerful role of personal and collective identities, and how the stories we tell—about ourselves, others, and the world—shape the societies we live in.

Offering true stories, theoretical background and interactive online workshops, we delved into key questions:
How are our identities shaped, by ourselves and by others?
What are life narratives, and how trustworthy are they?
What happens when a single story dominates, and how can it lead to exclusion and division?
What role do memory and perception play in the formation of identity?

We also reflected on how these insights relate to the health of our democracies, the rise of polarisation, and the urgent need for transformative stories—stories that foster inclusion, understanding, and critical thinking.

The students' engagement and reflections were inspiring, their final essays (transformative stories) creative and convincing. Here are just a few of their reactions:
“Even though it was online, it did allow students like me who are doing their internships remotely to still take part in it and learn from you. I highly appreciated it—it taught me the power of narratives and stories.”
“I really enjoyed your seminar series and found our discussions incredibly thought-provoking. They have given me a new perspective on storytelling and its impact.”
“Your seminars truly inspired me and allowed us to have open dialogues on the stories that have formed our perceptions of the past—and our expectations of the future.”

Thank you to all participants for your openness, your stories, and your curiosity. Let’s keep (re)writing and sharing the narratives that can shape our world for the better!

22/02/2025

Schilderen is voor mij een vorm van ontspanning. Iets creëren vanuit plezier, omdat je iets zag dat mooi, grappig of vertederend was en dat je verbeelding prikkelde. Ik wilde dat graag een keer delen.

Welcome in my gallery! After art school, I worked as a designer/art director for many years. Gradually, I designed more and more on the computer and so there came a time when I no longer sketched, drew or painted manually. Now that I am semi-retired, I have picked that up again and am trying to find...

28/10/2024

De kinderen van Gaza zijn hun scholen kwijt. Daarom steun ik graag dit kleine initiatief (alle beetjes helpen): https://www.gofundme.com/f/reading-stars-of-gaza
Wie mee wil helpen, is van harte welkom.
https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2024/10/27/de-kinderen-van-gaza-zijn-hun-scholen-kwijt-a4870660

Onderwijs in Gaza: Bijna alle scholen in Gaza zijn verwoest of beschadigd door Israëlische luchtaanvallen – het onderwijs lag het afgelopen jaar stil. Op geïmproviseerde locaties krijgen getraumatiseerde kinderen les. „Vaak ben ik meer psycholoog dan docent.”

23/09/2024

Every child deserves the right to a proper education (knowledge, curiosity, critical thinking), yet in war-torn regions like Gaza, this fundamental right is being stripped away.
Please help to fund 'Reading Stars of Gaza', a heart-warming initiative by a young teacher. Thank you in advance. Find more information about this initiative on the website.

Hello, I'm Peter Fruhmann and I want to raise money for a project called “Reading Stars of Gaza,”… Peter Fruhmann needs your support for Reading Stars of Gaza