Actors and Thought Work

Actors.  We are, by nature, flexible creatures...

The Decision to be an Actor

Decisions are the fuel for every dream you have.

It is that simple.  

You decide to pursue acting, with full knowledge of the life.  Or not.

Some people do 'fall into' acting.  Get discovered. Or someone in their family is in this world.  Or, a perceptive teacher steered them into this or that class.  

How you got here is not important.  

What is vital?  Why you stay.

Deciding to stay an actor. Knowing what you know about the business, and your emotional health in this world, is important.

In a marriage or partnership, you know the difference between staying because you are here already and it would take a lot of energy to change it... and choosing to stay because you like your reasons. You accept that every moment will not be ecstasy, nor every conversation a revelation.

Ask yourself: 

Am I happy in my work? Am I awakened? Am I energized? Am I deeply engaged?

If not, do I want to be?

We are not going to love every job every day. Please know this is human. 

And the part of ...

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