On some level we really have no idea what is happening. Sure we know facts, we have created structures that are logical, and we have access to huge amounts of information. Amidst the unknown we have constructed a way of living and creating that for the most part works for us. But we tend to […]
Continue ReadingIntro to Committed Impulse
My hands are trembling when I’m in front of the room. What do I do?
Last week I was on MarieTV talking about Committed Impulse. If you haven’t checked out the segment – it’s right here… Overcoming Shyness and Fear. After the interview went live, I answered a lot of questions online. A lot of people said that there were certain emotions that made them shake, sweat, get blotchy, and […]
Continue ReadingThis has never happened
This has never happened This You reading This Sure you’ve read other blogs And you’ve probably read CI blogs But that’s not the point Look, our minds want to categorize EVERYTHING so we experience NOTHING Only prob is – when we listen to our mind it ends up telling us that we’re… *doing this wrong […]
Continue ReadingI See How I Hide
I see how I hide. I see little things I do that make life just that much more complicated. Those little things bring no satisfaction. They are just a delay. They are how I choose to waste my energy. How much easier it is to accept that I am not here in error. How much […]
Continue ReadingRiding the Subway
Rules for riding the subway: Make no eye contact. Pretend that we are not all in this together. When you bang into someone – deny that you are not in a moving mosh pit. What breaks all the rules: A baby’s eyes. Check it… A young mother brings her 7 month old baby on at […]
Continue ReadingHow To Stay Young
I watch people’s bodies, I am fascinated with how the human form moves through space. No, this is not just because I’m a dirty old man. I am just absolutely fascinated by the vehicle of the soul. When I look at people’s bodies that show formidable signs of aging, I notice a common denominator. I […]
Continue ReadingI’m Practicing Having A Quiet Mind
Stop it. You’ve been conned. By your mind. Once again. Come back. What do you see, right now? What do you feel in your body, right now? Take a breath. Done.
Continue ReadingThe Truth About Fear
I am back from the first ever Committed Impulse Retreat in Maya Tulum. It was amazing. The resort was on the beach, everyone had a thatched roof structure to call home, amazing vegetarian dishes and fresh fish. Killer guacamole. I’m back. Every participant was asked to prepare a 20 minute Hot Seat. In it they […]
Continue ReadingWhy Your Script Analysis Sucks
I am hoping that title either outraged you or challenged you. It was a trick to get you to read this. The truth is your understanding of the script structure is accurate and sensible. It makes total sense for the scene you’re auditioning for, or about to shoot. Only problem is, no one wants to […]
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