Hey there! We’re the Italian Team and we had the most incredible experience last February in
Ommen, Netherlands, thanks to Active Rainbow’s Erasmus+ training course “Stories Act”.
It was a week filled with personal stories, art and creativity, peer-to-peer learning, and sharing
of experiences.
Alessia and Eugenio share:
Alessia: This training has been a journey of discovery into the inner universe that each of us
carries within. It’s a universe that encapsulates our history, made of thoughts, emotions, and
connections. It’s us who choose how to narrate that story, how to bring that inner universe to
life, which planets to reveal and to which eyes.
I felt so grateful for the pieces of their own history that some people chose to share; it was
an invaluable gift, their stripping away of every protection and baring themselves. I saw
someone jump higher than their fears, someone else attempting to push their limits. And this
also gave me the courage and strength to give voice to a piece of story that still hurts and
which I don’t often talk about, but I felt I could rely on a mesh ready to support me.
One of the most touching aspects of this training has been the incredible energy released by the stories each of us has chosen to share with others. And with that energy, we have shaped new stories and re-written endings for those already lived. It has been a wonderfully enriching experience. Our stories, are our power.
Eugenio: Missing the plane was an absurd start to an extraordinary adventure. Spectacularly missing
my flight meant arriving in Amsterdam with just twenty minutes to catch the last train to
Ommen. I reached Ommen at 1 AM, stepping into an illuminated house where the magic
began. Participating in the Stories Act course has been an incredible and entirely unexpected
experience. Words can’t quite capture the depth of my emotions, but I can certainly express
that I’ve never felt so at ease with myself. Experiencing the support, acceptance, and
celebration of who I am has been unique. I’ve come to realize that having opportunities for
meaningful conversations is indeed a privilege, and I feel fortunate to have met so many
profound impact of this extraordinary experience.
This training provided an incredible peace of mind; I still feel its positive effects months later. magine being in a web of continuous hugs and care. I wish life could resemble this trainingmore.