How do you feel when you’re in a deep focus? What does that look like for you? I often catch people engrossed in their work and feel a ping of jealousy. It seems that others have a knack for concentration, whereas I am constantly shifting from one distraction to another. Focus and productivity look differentContinue reading “Form of Focus”
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Losing Interest
No matter what your opinion is on the subject there is some great theatre online. Google it. It’s impressive. But despite all the wonderful digital theatre I could be engaging with, I have absolutely no interest. This time is making me apathetic. I’m not inspired to engage with the art that’s informed most of myContinue reading “Losing Interest”
Embrace the Flop
In clown training, a general rule of thumb is to “embrace the flop”, which in a nutshell means accept the inevitable failure. I’m reminding myself to his strategy lately, trying to let a certain darkness find its proper place. When your mind is consumed by a inescapable cloud of worry or sadness it can beContinue reading “Embrace the Flop”
Recuperate
A note to self: Some pretty wild things are happening out there right now. It’s OK to take your time and recuperate. Reflect on your necessary anger and channel it in a way that can serve. Creators are innovators, but we can’t innovate when we’re overwhelmed with unfocused energy. Breathe.
Never Too Late
I want to share this great article from Medium, written by Thomas Oppong: “4 Things You Can Learn From People Who Succeed Later in Life”. Its title explains it pretty well, I’d say. It’s never too late to do the things you’ve always wanted to do, and pursue the life you’ve always longed for. I’mContinue reading “Never Too Late”
Shifting Gears
I’ve been feeling discouraged when it comes to a couple of projects I’ve been working on. Here are two things I remind myself when I’m uninspired (wow, there’s a clickbait-y sentence): 1. I control the reactions I have to my own emotions. Many different emotions will surface over the course of a day. I couldContinue reading “Shifting Gears”
Fun is a Good Thing
We are unfortunately made to think that work has to be overly laborious and financially successful. Any job that seems fun is deemed frivolous. Theatre, for many, seems like a strange and unnecessary career path. Why wouldn’t you choose something that makes you more money? It’s almost unthinkable that someone might want a job becauseContinue reading “Fun is a Good Thing”
On What You Know
To add to yesterday’s post on being in the middle of the process: when I’m confused about what’s going on or can’t quite see the full picture, I try to focus on what I do know: This character wants to break up with his boyfriend but doesn’t know how. The next scene likely won’t happenContinue reading “On What You Know”
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