A Shock to the System

I take a weekly class at the Actor's Foundry in Vancouver, and weekly I am re-inspired by sermons that go on there.  This week, my acting teacher Matthew, gave a great sermon asking us: "Why are we actors?"  "Why choose this career?" It truly stirred up a lot of people in the class, as you can imagine, but what truly came out of me, was what felt inspiring.  Why did I choose this crazy road of topsy turns and instability?  Why did I choose to be craftsman/ artist and not the Commerce major? Well, I guess it is because I truly am a life explorer.  I need to live life to its fullest everyday, experience things that most people shy away from, and "shock my system" with the reality of life daily, so that I get to know myself.  I want to inspire people who are afraid of life and afraid of seeing the world for what it truly is.  

Life is really short, we can be gone in a moment, so why do things that you hate? 

I quit my service industry job this week. It was a huge step for me, because that job has been somewhat of a security blanket for me these last couple of years.  The weirdest thing happened as soon as I sent in my resignation....the clutter in my head became more open...weird.

  

Yesterday I did the most interesting workshop with "The Liz Levine".  Liz is a branding guru, who has been a reporter/journalist, a publicist and now a studio executive at "Brightlight Pictures" in Vancouver. (http://www.brightlightpictures.com/ ) But most of all she is an inspiration and life force that gave me the most innovative and best ideas, and has put me on a new course.  She basically helps you see what it is that you need to do to "Brand" yourself as an actor, and market yourself to the world....and I can't really explain it all in one short blog, but to all you actors out there, if you ever have the chance take her branding workshop. Not sure when another one will come up, as she is a busy lady, but take advantage when you can, and stay tuned: http://www.actorsfoundry.com/brandingactor.htm

So I will leave you with an incorporeal noun for the day. Think about it, embrace it and make it yours for the day: Curiosity.

Peace,

J