Presence is a palpable sense of being all here – physically, mentally, and emotionally. It gives you a masterful command of yourself and it commands the attention of others. Presence is spiritual in nature. It is the embodiment of spirit. Through simple mental and physical practices, you can develop this power. Actors develop presence as…
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“The split between the mind and body is one of the most painful things we face.” – Carla Bazemore – Founder, Yoga Lotus Carla, my yoga teacher, reminded me that the split between the mind and body causes us humans much difficulty. It is this same kind of mind/body split that makes…
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Monday morning as I was getting dressed, I had The Today Show on TV. Matt Lauer introduced Suzan Colon, senior editor of Oprah Magazine as his guest. Suzan offered ten tips to help people feel happier. I stopped to watch. Glad I did! Toward the end of her tips she said “Stand on your toes.” …
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Have you noticed that when you are gripped by stage fright or fear of public speaking, it is like an out-of-body experience? Mentally, you withdraw attention and energy from your body and focus all your energy and attention in your head. You “go into your head.” It is almost as if you leave your body…
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The opposite of stage fright and performance anxiety is presence. Presence is a state of being present in the moment. It is an experience of being saturated with awareness of yourself. It is a state of integration, where physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of yourself are aligned and working together. In a state of…
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