What I've discovered in my journey as an artist (performing, visual, and literary) is that there are two types of support systems: Those that are emotionally invested, and those that aren't. Both are great to have, but they have to be properly balanced. If they aren't, it can cause great headache to you as the artist (dreamer). For example, you reach out to the emotionally attached supporters, or EAS (family, friends, acquaintances, etc.), and they'll say, "Oh, you're SO talented...You should be doing 'X, Y and/or Z'...Why aren't those people getting you more work?...Don't give them any money - That's a scam - I know who can do that for you for free.". I call them the Two-Cent Well-Wishers. They mean well, have plenty to say, but a lot of the time, don't know what they're talking about. 1. Because they know nothing about the industry; and/or 2. They know nothing about the process.
The supporters who AREN'T emotionally attached, on the other hand, if they know what they're doing, and are damn good at it, will work with you if they truly believe in you, and you're really serious about it. If you're lucky, you'll find a support system that ISN'T Ego-Driven or desperate for your energy and money. Those, if you follow your gut, are easy to spot, and you know right away to stay away from them. The unemotionally attached supporters, or the UAS, don't need your business; they work with you because they want to.
I've gotten to the point where I'm listening less to the EAS, and listening more to the UAS, so I can keep everything in balance as I go along in my journey in my career. When I put too much energy listening to what didn't benefit me, I held myself back. Sometimes the some of the EAS would put fear and doubt in my mind, and I would find excuses not to get what I want or get to the next level, and I can't and won't do that anymore. I'm finally getting my independence back, and it's such a huge weight lifted off my shoulders.
I have a lengthy to-do list, and each day it gets easier to mark things off it, because I'm working from a centered base. I'm no longer stressing out over self-imposed deadlines, or freaking out over what I don't have. I'm thankful for, and work with what I do have, and continue to let the Universe open up my path for me.
I already know this is gonna be a great year for me. I'm gonna continue to invest wisely in my life and career, and watch all the positive returns roll in.
Remaining on my soap box, this time with a megaphone in my hand, I'm gonna plug my latest show: :-)
Love Creek Productions/Brief Acts
Presents
"Spring Showers" 1-Act Festival
At
The Producers Club
358 W. 44th St
Fri Apr 13 & Sat Apr 14 8pm
Sun Apr 15 7pm
$15
Sun Apr 15 7pm
$15
The segment I'll be performing in is "21 Hot Monologues", written by Marjorie Edwards, and directed by Bill Johnson. Also starring Michael Flood, Tavarius Graves, Allen Jenkins, Myriam Moss, Chris Raglin, and Tiffany Williams.
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Thanks for the continued Love & Support!
Happy Wednesday!
