I watched a TED Talk by actor Ethan Hawke entitled, “Give yourself permission to be creative.” He said you must ‘play the fool’ sometimes and be vulnerable. Go out on a limb. He caught the acting bug after his first stage performance at age 12 and he has been at it ever since. When he and his brother walked out of the movie Top Gun years ago, they were both so affected by the tale. It made Ethan want to tell stories as an actor and it made his brother want to join the military. They both followed those passions and were extremely successful with acting awards for Ethan and a decorated military career for his Green Beret brother. Continue reading
Tag: Vulnerable
Author Brené Brown said, “Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” Continue reading