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September 2009 
When was the last time you acted?
Posted on Sep 24th, 2008
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Rach
Rach
This is in Response to the Questions and Reflections for September 24, 2008:
The first thing that came to my mind was my acting class yesterday, but looking at what I've done and who I've spoken to all day I realized something really scary- I'm not truly myself as often as I think I am. I try, and I mean I consciously try to act truly and deliberately in my interactions with people (read The Four Agreements by Miguel Ruiz. Seriously). But we're so ingrained by our upbringings and socialization to act, to put on different faces and voices and hats. Even if it means censoring your words slightly, you act with everyone. I have found one person (a few animals, yes) who I can be truly myself with other than me, that is. But that's it. One. Out of the thousands I have encountered in my life. And I'm making a conscious effort here!
I don't think it's quite possible to remove the element of acting entirely from our lives; I don't think our society could possibly function as it is without that element. I do believe that it's slow removal and diminishment would be incredibly beneficial. Even if it's only in tiny increments- if you tell someone the bare honest truth for once instead of sugar coating, if you don't put up a smile as a protective front, or if, when you feel like dancing or skipping or jumping for joy you do instead of holding back- you will be happier. You will get a little closer to uncovering that elusive true self of yours.
I don't think it's quite possible to remove the element of acting entirely from our lives; I don't think our society could possibly function as it is without that element. I do believe that it's slow removal and diminishment would be incredibly beneficial. Even if it's only in tiny increments- if you tell someone the bare honest truth for once instead of sugar coating, if you don't put up a smile as a protective front, or if, when you feel like dancing or skipping or jumping for joy you do instead of holding back- you will be happier. You will get a little closer to uncovering that elusive true self of yours.
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haha you are on the other side of this than me. but i am looking at acting more like animation. and so true. i wish i saw more people skipping down the street. the world would be happier. cuz when i do see people do stuff like that, it makes me want to jump for joy. who is your one person that you can TOTALLY be yourself around? no sensorship?
he's my best friend, and he's someone who will skip down the street or yell gibberish or be totally uncensored whenever he wants to, which is why i feel so much like myself around him.
I reaaaallly think we should institute like a national skipping day or something like that. people need to get rid of this inhibition garbage.
i love people like that. that's how my bf tyler is. for the longest time i felt like i was the only person. then i found my old bestie char. she brought out the best in me. unfortunately we lost touch. :( but yeah national skipping day should soooooooo be on the agenda. i was thinking yesterday when i was walking to work… i should just carry my free hugs sign wherever i go. try to make a difference for someone, some random stranger everyday.