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Composing an essence story is a way for us to connect to our core-to identify and share an experience that has deep meaning and a profound impact on us. The process of sharing an essence story with another person creates an instant and authentic connection.

An essence story is:

A personal event or occurrence that shapes your life.
A meaningful experience that can be shared with another person – they are meaningful for both the person sharing and the person receiving.
An experience that allows others to understand you on a deeper, more personal level, by learning how the story impacts the “essence” of who you are.
In short: a powerful and dynamic way to connect with others at your core.

Please complete the form below to submit your story.

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SECTION 1 – WHAT DO WE DO WITH YOUR INFORMATION?
When you purchase something from our store, as part of the buying and selling process, or use our website we collect the personal information you give us such as your name, address, email address, personal videos, comments and stories posted by you, and payment information.
When you browse our store, we also automatically receive your computer’s internet protocol (IP) address in order to provide us with information that helps us learn about your browser and operating system.
Email marketing (if applicable): With your permission, we may send you emails about our store, new products and other updates.

SECTION 2 – CONSENT
How do you get my consent?
When you provide us with personal information to complete a transaction, verify your credit card, place an order, arrange for a delivery or return a purchase, we imply that you consent to our collecting it and using it for that specific reason only.
If we ask for your personal information for a secondary reason, like marketing, we will either ask you directly for your expressed consent, or provide you with an opportunity to say no.

SECTION 3 – DISCLOSURE
We may disclose your personal information if we are required by law to do so or if you violate our Terms of Service.
Do we disclose any information to outside parties?
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others rights, property, or safety.

SECTION 4 – SECURITY
To protect your personal information, we take reasonable precautions and follow industry best practices to make sure it is not inappropriately lost, misused, accessed, disclosed, altered or destroyed.

SECTION 5 – COOKIES
Cookies are used on this Site to ensure the integrity of the registration process and to personalize the Site. A cookie is a small text file placed on your hard disk to enable a site to recall your specific information on subsequent visits, saving you time and effort. While cookies are able to remember your information to provide you with this convenience, they cannot be used to run programs or disseminate viruses to your computer. This site uses cookies to deliver relevant content, ease site navigation or collect information for statistical use, such as how many visitors our site received. You have the ability to accept or decline cookies at any time, and you can erase cookies form your operating system as well. However, declining or erasing cookies may preclude your from fully experiencing all the features of this website. No information collected by cookies on this Site will be shared with any outside parties.

SECTION 6 – AGE OF CONSENT
By using this site, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province of residence, or that you are the age of majority in your state or province of residence and you have given us your consent to allow any of your minor dependents to use this site. This Site is in compliance with the requirements of the Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”). We do not collect any information from anyone under 13 years of age. Our website, products and services are all directed to people who are at least 13 years old or older.

SECTION 7 – CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time, so please review it frequently. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon their posting on the website. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated, so that you are aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it.
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How to Tell A Compelling Essence Story

Over-arching principles:

Make it Personal: use the first person to tell the story with lots of “I” and “we” statements.
Get Into the Details: jump right in and list the specific events that occurred (of course don’t over-embellish, just tell the truth!)
Tell us How You Feel/Felt and Why:

This made me feel ___ because something like this had never happened before.
I was totally ____ due to these circumstances and how ___ changed my life.
I am _____ as a result of this experience because of ____.

The Structure of an Essence Story Includes Three Sections:

Dynamic introductory/purpose statement and/or overall theme of the story, and a strong opening paragraph.
Examples:

I never knew writing notes to my children was so important until one special day.
Becoming a parent has been the single greatest blessing in my life.
Watching my mother battle cancer inspired me to be a better father.

A few paragraphs that share specific details of what happened and when
Closing statement and a paragraph that is linked to the opening statement – why this theme is so important to you and what you want people to take away from it.

Above all, remember and live the Parents Inspire core values:

Vulnerability – We will lower our defenses and judgment in a way that invites others in, even though it may make us nervous. We will always share our best, true self – the triumphs, the trials, the humor, and the hurt.
Authenticity – We will always share our best, true self – the triumphs, the trials, the humor, and
the hurt.
Love – We will, above all else, treat others with compassion and care.
Understanding – We will seek information about the diverse world and people around us.
Empathy – We will withhold judgment and try to see things from the other person’s perspective.

Everyone can embody these values, so everyone can tell a great essence story.

Want to create a video for your essence story instead? Check out this link.

How to Share Your Video

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SECTION 1 – WHAT DO WE DO WITH YOUR INFORMATION?
When you purchase something from our store, as part of the buying and selling process, or use our website we collect the personal information you give us such as your name, address, email address, personal videos, comments and stories posted by you, and payment information.
When you browse our store, we also automatically receive your computer’s internet protocol (IP) address in order to provide us with information that helps us learn about your browser and operating system.
Email marketing (if applicable): With your permission, we may send you emails about our store, new products and other updates.

SECTION 2 – CONSENT
How do you get my consent?
When you provide us with personal information to complete a transaction, verify your credit card, place an order, arrange for a delivery or return a purchase, we imply that you consent to our collecting it and using it for that specific reason only.
If we ask for your personal information for a secondary reason, like marketing, we will either ask you directly for your expressed consent, or provide you with an opportunity to say no.

SECTION 3 – DISCLOSURE
We may disclose your personal information if we are required by law to do so or if you violate our Terms of Service.
Do we disclose any information to outside parties?
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others rights, property, or safety.

SECTION 4 – SECURITY
To protect your personal information, we take reasonable precautions and follow industry best practices to make sure it is not inappropriately lost, misused, accessed, disclosed, altered or destroyed.

SECTION 5 – COOKIES
Cookies are used on this Site to ensure the integrity of the registration process and to personalize the Site. A cookie is a small text file placed on your hard disk to enable a site to recall your specific information on subsequent visits, saving you time and effort. While cookies are able to remember your information to provide you with this convenience, they cannot be used to run programs or disseminate viruses to your computer. This site uses cookies to deliver relevant content, ease site navigation or collect information for statistical use, such as how many visitors our site received. You have the ability to accept or decline cookies at any time, and you can erase cookies form your operating system as well. However, declining or erasing cookies may preclude your from fully experiencing all the features of this website. No information collected by cookies on this Site will be shared with any outside parties.

SECTION 6 – AGE OF CONSENT
By using this site, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province of residence, or that you are the age of majority in your state or province of residence and you have given us your consent to allow any of your minor dependents to use this site. This Site is in compliance with the requirements of the Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”). We do not collect any information from anyone under 13 years of age. Our website, products and services are all directed to people who are at least 13 years old or older.

SECTION 7 – CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time, so please review it frequently. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon their posting on the website. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated, so that you are aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it.
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