Friday, January 07, 2005

"All The World's A Stage"

It's annoying to be "always on". At least, in that annoying way we think of when we think of people who are "always on".

On the other hand, there's a more subtle way to be "always on".

With the proper care and feeding, an attitude can be developed that allows the world to be your stage without driving other people crazy.

At least, that's the theory I'm working on.

It's not about working on developing an act in a vacuum in the wee hours of the morning, in front of a mirror, in the bathroom, or while driving on the freeway.

It's about "being".

There's a certain way of thinking, feeling, breathing, wandering... sustaining an amused point-of-view... that will just naturally improve those brief moments under the spotlight.

At least, that's the theory I'm working on.

So, let's see if I can prove this theory. Think "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance". The vehicle I'm working on is myself.

Once again, it's nothing new. Just a friendly reminder.

If you want to be funnier on stage, don't work so hard by yourself on the freeway. Work on not working so hard at it throughout the day.

Be aware. Be friendly. Be amused.

And above all, just "be".

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