Ok, listen. This topic is heavy. It is not something that you can skim through without any thought. If you do, you are really wasting your time. I believe that what follows is critical in order for you to understand my philosophy of performing. So don’t go any further until you have some time to think about what is said.
I also want to mention that not everyone is in the same place. You may know exactly who you are and you may create magic that is 100% true to you. On the flipside of that coin, you very well may have never thought about this subject in the context of magic. I am going to try and approach this topic as if we are starting from the very beginning. And off we go…
In order to make magic your own, you have to know who you are. Period. That is what it all boils down to. Stop right now and think about it. Who are you? Wow. That is a tough question for many people to answer.
Do you know yourself very well? Who are you as a person, as a member of the human race? What are your beliefs, your values, your loves, and your hates? Take a moment and think about who you are deep within; your authentic self.
This is not an exercise that you can do quickly. It is an undertaking that requires time and real effort to accomplish.
Knowing yourself, from the deep personal beliefs that make up your core system of values to your funny habits and quirks that make you special and unique, is the first step on the path to creating something that is uniquely your own.
Taking a self-inventory, stepping back for a moment and doing some inner-exploration is not some ridiculous esoteric new-age idea.
No, it is the base, the rock that your creative process will work from as you take the steps to make the magic you perform your own. As you begin to learn and understand who you are, you will naturally make choices that ring true for you. You will choose material, subjects and approaches that speak to you and you will reject that which is not authentic. You will throw away the junk that does not conform to your ideals.
You will begin a filtering process that will guide you in your choices. Learning about yourself is a deeply personal journey that will challenge you immensely and one that will give you great satisfaction as you create your own personal masterpieces.
So, who are you?
Well, let me help start you in the right direction. What do you love? For instance, do you love sports? How about movies? Is reading one of your passions? Or perhaps you love to cook? Does your family give you great satisfaction? Maybe you love someone else…or just yourself. You must be honest with yourself.
You have to look within to find subjects that strike a chord deep within. What subjects get you energized and excited?
Go ahead and write them down when they come to you. You should definitely keep a journal or a notebook where you can express your thoughts and ideas.
How about those little things that drive you absolutely crazy? What are they? What pushes you to your breaking point? What makes you sad?
Understand this, the answers that you seek may not come to you right away. The first step is to pose the questions. Once you have asked yourself the questions then your brain can begin to search for the answers.
Once you have been made aware of the subject, you will begin to take notice of the things that influence you in your everyday life. As these realizations come to you, you should have a notebook, a journal, a tape recorder, or a file on your computer set aside to record them.
The personal truths that you seek need to be recorded and compiled for you to study. These truths will help guide you on the path that you should pursue in your performing, your creating, and ultimately in your everyday life.
To continue this essay, click here for Part 2. Until then...Make An Impact!
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