VOICE OF THE MONKEY BOYA PARABLE
This is a parable I wrote with a student, Krysta Tabuchi. I’m using it here to illustrate the journey of Vocal Power.
Long ago, a wood carver named Matsugoro found himself gazing at The Tall One. Standing proud and almighty, this tree cast the longest shadow in the village. Because of its indomitable presence throughout hundreds of years, it became the hub of this village. With a sigh, he stared at it every day while carting his wares to sell on the streets.
As a child, Matsugoro used to climb every tree that he set his eyes on—all but The Tall One. He felt free and fearless. He was so daring that he was called the “Monkey Boy.” He didn’t just think about doing things; he did them. When he reached the top of each ...
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