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When one is truly serious about applying an understanding of the infinite possibilities associated with being a 'Working Actor' beyond, stress, strain and struggle...

WINDOW FOR OPEN-MIND 'ACTORS'

• REMOVING FEAR COMPLETELY FOR THE AUDITION

The 'ACTOR' must transform all fear and trepidation from 'Human' consciousness when auditioning to portray any role undertaken. The work suffers when sabotaged by the emotion inspiring fear. The jeopardizing thought processing senses of rejection/acceptance - STOP, JUST STOP IT! One can't ever lose or win what one didn't have in the first place. Now, it is okay to chose to do this thing, however, the only guarantee is no guarantee but just an opportunity. Do what you do when you do it and be done with it, since the inevitability of everything during 'The Evolutionary of Life Energy' is temporary anyway. Get your act together without pressure,; Get your life in order without delay; and Get on with it; all else is what it is in the fleeting world of illusions accordingly to divine order. Auditioning is a term used to converge all of one's creative talents for observation. There isn't any fear required to block this potential display of genius at play. What do you want? - TO SHOW OUT AND WANT TO WANT FOR NOTHING! THERE ISN'T ANY CONDEMNATION PRO OR CON TO CLING TO IN THE SPACIOUSNESS OF CREATIVITY. The universe commands the 'ACTOR' to please recognize that you've got everything you need right here and now to do the job at hand, So do it! Don't flake out! Show out! Be prepared to lightly concentrate and go with the natural flow in the creating moments in truth, honesty, character and integrity.

It isn't necessary to remember everybody in the room initially but it is absolutely necessary for everybody in the room to remember you doing a fantastic performance profoundly. Dig deep into the bottom of your soul and bring forth the awesome quality of phenomenal acting. Everywhere one goes and looks, somebody is always trying out, auditioning for something, and somebody is getting what they have tried out for because that particular role was allocated, designated to them by the universe to do. This doesn't mean you didn't do what was necessary in your audition to assist in the selectivity process. Go on to the next audition without fear and eventually you will be the one chosen likewise. Don't ever worry, fret, hesitate, think and/or be concerned about what another 'ACTOR' is or is not doing. JUST DO YO THANG! OBLITERATE EVERYTHING FROM AROUND YOUR CENTER OF GRAVITY AND MAGNETIZE THE VIEWING AUDITIONERS WITH BRILLIANCE! THE MAXIMUM QUALITY OF THE WORK YOU DO IS IMPORTANT NOT THE QUANTITY OF AUDITIONS DONE TO PRESENT THE WORK YOU DO!

It is important to realize that everybody is a 'Human' Being sharing in the process of creative exposure of the life source within nature, to focus, solidify and clarify the work you are doing to perfection, be available and present in the audition and fear will dissolve into oblivion. When 'removing fear completely for the audition' simply eliminate the mental, emotional and psychological blocks while doing the creative work 100%! Remember you are born free to do your best. Nobody needs to care about an apologetic, self absorbed, pitiful attempt by an 'ACTOR' playing a victim of life because of unfavorable circumstances when everything comes down to productivity and the willingness to make positive change. Distractions are not essential. The capacity to be masterful at skill, talent and ability at the audition is embedded in the determination, method, approach and technique to give everything one's got fully out for successful results to always prevail regardless of the outcome. No holds barred as we say for the courage 'Human' Beings of the world. This only happens when one is truly prepared without any doubts for the specific purpose and intent of accepting and doing the audition in the first place.

What is the purpose of an audition, if not to seize the opportunity to shine bright and strong in the eyes of the beholder? It is to perform to the maximum within any allotted timeframe for the talents required to be considered and deciphered by the casting director. The available role auditioned for by the 'ACTOR' whether stage, film, television is intended to provide the working opportunity to growth, develop and cultivate everybody's creative talents. The individuals holding and casting from the auditions are also under scrutiny to produce the highest level of expertise, proficiency, excellence and efficiency brought forth without fear interfering:

THE SIX BASIC FEARS AT THE BOTTOM OF MOST OF ONE'S WORRIES:

The fear of poverty
The fear of criticism
The fear of ill health
The fear of loss of love of someone
The fear of old age
The fear of death

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST NEGATIVE INFLUENCES.

To protect yourself against negative influences, whether of your own making, or the result of the activities of negative people around you, recognize that you have a will-power, and put it into constant use, until it builds a wall of immunity against negative influences in your own mind.
Recognize the fact that you, and every other human being, are, by nature, lazy, indifferent, and susceptible to all suggestions which harmonize with your weaknesses.
Recognize that you are, by nature, susceptible to all the six basic fears, and set up habits for the purpose of counteracting all these fears.
Recognize that negative influences often work on you through your subconscious mind, therefore they are difficult to detect, and keep our mind closed against all people who depress or discourage you in any way.
Clean out your medicine chest, throw away all pill bottles, and stop pandering to colds, aches, pains and imaginary illness.
Deliberately seek the company of people who influence you to think and act for yourself.
Do not expect troubles as they have a tendency not to disappoint.

Without doubt, the most common weakness of all human beings is the habit of leaving their minds open to the negative influence of other people. This weakness is all the more damaging, because most people do not recognize that they are cursed by it, and many who acknowledge it, neglect or refuse to correct the evil until it becomes an uncontrollable part of their daily habits.

To aid those who wish to see themselves as they really are, the following list of questions has been prepared. Read the questions and state your answers aloud, so you can hear your own voice. This will make it easier for you to be truthful with yourself.

SELF-ANALYSIS TEST QUESTIONS

Do you complain often of "feeling bad," and if so, what is the cause?
Do you find fault with other people at the slightest provocation?
Do you frequently make mistakes in your work, and if so, why?
Are you sarcastic and offensive in your conversation?
Do you deliberately avoid the association of anyone, and it so, why?
Do ou suffer frequently with indigestion? If so, what is the cause?
Does life seem futile and the future hopeless to you?
Do you like your occupation? If not, why?
Are you envious of those who excel you?
To which do you devote most time, thinking of success, or of failure?
Are you gaining or losing self-confidence as you grow older?
Do you learn something of value from all mistakes?
Are you permitting some relative or acquaintance to worry you? If so, why?
Are you sometimes "in the clouds" and at other times in the depths of despondency?
Who has the most inspiring influence upon you? What is the cause?
Do you tolerate negative or discouraging influences which you can avoid?
Are you careless of your personal appearance? If so, when and why?
Have you learned how to "drown your troubles" by being too busy to be annoyed by them?
would you call yourself a "spineless weakling" if you permitted others to do your thinking for you?
Do you neglect internal bathing until auto-intoxication makes you ill-tempered and irritable?
How many preventable disturbances annoy you, and why do yo tolerate them?
Do you resort to liquor, narcotics, or cigarettes to "quiet your nerves?" If so, why do you not try will-power instead?
Does anyone "nag" you, and if so, for what reason?
Do you have a definite major purpose, and if so, what is it, and what plan have ou for achieving it?
Do ou suffer from any of the Six Basic Fears? If so, which ones?
Have you a method by which you can shield yourself against the negative influence of others?
Do you make deliberate use of autosuggestion to make your mind positive?
Which do you value most, your material possessions, or your privilege of controlling our own thoughts?
Are you easily influenced by others, against your own judgment?
Has today added anything of value to your stock of knowledge or state of mind?
Do you face squarely the circumstances which make you unhappy, or sidestep the responsibility?
Do you analyze all mistakes and failures and try to profit by them or , do you take the attitude that this is not your duty?
Can you name three of your most damaging weaknesses? What are you doing to correct them?
Do you encourage other people to bring their worries to ou for sympathy?
Do you choose, from your daily experiences, lessons or influences which aid in your personal advancement?
Does your presence have a negative influence on other people as a rule?
What habits of other people annoy you most?
Do you form your own opinions or permit ourself to be influenced by other people?
Have you learned how to create a mental state of mind with which you can shield yourself against all discouraging influences?
Does your occupation inspire you with faith and hope?
Are you conscious of possessing spiritual forces of sufficient power to enable you to keep our mind free from all forms of fear?
Does your religion help to keep your mind positive?
Do you feel it your duty to share other people's worries? If so, why?
If you believe that "birds of a feather flock together, " the friends whom you attract?
What connection, if any, do you see between the people with whom you associate most closely, and any unhappiness you may experience?
Could it be possible that some person whom you consider to be a friend is, in reality, your worst enemy, because of his negative influence on your mind?
By what rules do you judge who is helpful and who is damaging to you?
Are your intimate associates mentally superior or inferior to you?
How much time out of every 24 hours do you devout to:
a. your occupation
b. sleep
c. play and relaxation
d. acquiring useful knowledge
e. plain waste?
Who among your acquaintances
a. encourages you most
b. cautions you most
c. discourages you most?
What is your greatest worry? Why do you tolerate it?
When others offer you free, unsolicited advice, do you accept it without question, or analyze their motive?
What, above all else, do you most desire? Do you intend to acquire it? Are you willing to subordinate all other desires for this one? How much time daily do you devote to acquiring it?
Do you change your mind often? If so, why?
Do you usually finish everything you begin?
Are you easily impressed by other people's business or professional titles, college degrees, or wealth?
Are you easily influenced by what other people think or say of you?
Do you cater to people because of their social or financial status?
Whom do you believe to be the greatest person living? In what respect is this person superior to yourself?
How much time have you devoted to studying and answering these questions? (At least one day is necessary for the analysis and the answering of the entire list.)

If you have answered all these questions truthfully, you know more about yourself than the majority of people. Study the questions carefully, come back to them once each week for several months, and be astounded at the amount of additional knowledge of great value to yourself you will have gained by the simple method of answering the questions truthfully. If you are not certain concerning the answers to some of the questions, seek the counsel of those who know you well, especially those who have no motive in flattering you, and see yourself through their eyes. The experience will be astonishing.

EXCERPTED: "THINK AND GROW RICH" BY NAPOLEON HILL

ACTORS RECOMMENDED BOOKS FROM CCPI'S READING ROOM:

YOU CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN: A Nine-Step Plan for Success
by Stedman Graham
I SHALL NOT BE MOVED: Poems
by Maya Angelou



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