Mentorship

This week's Thoughts from the Greenroom: Do you have a mentor?

What value does this format of learning serve? Is it of value to you?  I think that everyone can benefit from someone else's guidance.  Put into the practice of mentorship it is a great way to progress.  Those are my thoughts.

Challenge:  Review your circles and see if you have a mentor. Then make that mentorship formal. Two: examine who you mentor and act on that so you can pay it forward.

Sharkwater Inspiration

In this week's instalment of Thoughts from the Green Room I talk about the documentary film and its correlation to my vision of being an artist.  I discuss how the documentary is the ideal form of "Coffeeshop film/theatre" and how it can potentially affect the world.

I leave you with the challenge to go out and commit a random act of kindness; help someone in need. In that simple act you will help to change the world this week.

Finally, I encourage you to go and check out Sharkwater the documentary film I saw on sharks.  It speaks about how they are close to extinction and how that can very potentially destroy life on this planet; including us.

www.sharkwater.com

Attitude

This weeks topic in Thoughts from the Green Room is Attitude.  In this episode, we learn about me on set and how I spun a "negative" moment into a "positive" one.  This is not a guide to how to save the world, but maybe a guide to make your day brighter. 

This weeks Challenge:  Whenever you catch yourself in a "bad" mood or having negative thoughts, take pause and work to find a "positive" response in the moment.  Observe yourself and see what this does for you.

That is for this week on Thoughts from the Green Room.

Music's Power

Hello everyone,

Yes it has been some time.  I should have put up a post to say I was taking a brief break...shoulda, woulda, coulda.

In my absence I've talked to a few friends who have offered up some thoughts on making the blog a bit better.  I think they are decent ideas and I'm working to implement them.

The first being a clearer heading at the top.  The second being a clearer finish at the end.

Yes these are unedited thoughts and ideas, but a bit of finessing may bring them closer to home.

So here are my latest Thoughts From the Greenroom: Music's Power and why an Actor Should Listen

This weeks challenge: Sit down with some music.  Music with lyrics you can easily understand. Music with lyrics which you've always found hard to understand.  Music without lyrics - classical maybe.  Work to listen and hear the story you are being told. 

You are chosen

How often do you reflect and give yourself credit for your accomplishments?  Thanks Stevie Jay for reminding me of it and allowing me to share it with others.