Mick Jagger allowed Martin Scorscese to shine a camera upclose, almost down his throat during a concert in order to share what a Rolling Stones concert is really like. This is a part of the upcoming Rolling Stones Movie, “Shine a Light.” Interviewing Mick, Matt Lauer of The Today Show on NBC asked, “You must feel good in your skin?” Matt was implying that Mick was willing to let the whole world see him as he really is. Mick replied “I DO feel good in my skin.”
Feeling comfortable in your skin is the secret to performing, speaking and presenting masterfully. So, what does it take to feel good in your skin in front of others? It takes three abilities – really three actions you are willing to do in front of others. It takes the ability to focus the mind down into the body (so you have full-body awareness), the ability to feel the feelings and sensations inside your body, and the ability to express the inner feelings and thoughts freely. Free expression is the magic. But free expression only happens when the first two actions are achieved.
When you become willing and able to do these three activities, you become authentic in front of others. The actions of focusing so deeply on yourself cause a sense of presence which allows you a level of comfort. And comfort makes it easy to express yourself. Genius expression such as Mick Jagger exhibits is built upon a firm foundation of presence and feeling good in your skin. The paradox to all this is that the more your focus inside yourself, the easier it becomes to connect with others! I think I will do another blog post to explain this comment. Meanwhile, I do have a grounding audio that can help you develop presence and comfort in your skin for any purpose, performing, presenting or just being at home in the world. And if you really want to go for this, consider my group program that transforms stage fright and fear of public speaking into natural presence and passion.
