The Pain of Breaking Old Habits

August 17, 2025 No Comments

Is it worth all the battles? Old habits have the power to physically and emotionally destroy us, yet we remain aggressively addicted to practising them. Do we realise that we are doing it? Usually not! Usually, these habits are a subconscious reflex built from survival. I’m not speaking of why you may always tie your right shoe first before the left. I’m referring to the kind of habits that influence our perception of the world and the relationships we maintain within it—the subconscious agreements we make that create an immense amount of pleasure and satisfaction. Consider the person who sees the world through the lens of a pessimist. He believes there are no good people, only those who take and would be taken advantage of. As he experiences the world with the belief that there are no good people, his reality bends to this perception. At every turn, he is rewarded with profound evidence to support his beliefs. He feels a sense of deep pleasure, a dark pleasure, born of his righteousness. When we have been wronged or experience deep trauma, it is here, in that believed reaffirmation of our experience, that we feel a great sense of justification. We

What is Embodiment?

June 17, 2025 No Comments

Embodiment is an undeniable force—perhaps the most powerful tool for experiencing your cultivated self in the present moment. It is an immediate physical and mental breakthrough, allowing for the release of unconscious, unhelpful conditioning and providing a direct experience of who you truly are—free from the blur of old stories. I see it in every session, with every person I work with: after 10 to 15 minutes of diving into conscious embodiment, one’s essence and spirit begin to shine, evolving through a body set wonderfully free. Doubts, worries, stress, and habits dissolve, revealing an undeniable, effortless beingness. You can see them knowing what to do, trusting themselves and their instincts. Their life experiences surface, and their transformations take shape, giving them weight and presence. It is a profound experience: allowing yourself to be the free, authentic you. From that depth of personal freedom, professional vision starts to flow. This is why those who work with me thrive in their personal and professional freedom, manifesting their own creations. My invitation is to let your spirit expand to its full capacity —an embodiment of your free spirit, a spiritual embodiment. A deeply grounded and practical embodiment that can change your daily life.

On Listening

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I wanted to take a moment to share some thoughts on the importance of truly listening to others. As I often say in the studio, “When I am listening to you, it is more important to listen to myself listening to you, instead of only listening to you.” In other words, it’s not just about hearing the words being spoken, but also about listening to ourselves as we listen to others. When we take the time to be fully present and engaged in communication, we gain a deeper understanding of the speaker’s perspective and the emotions underlying their message. By being aware of our own internal reactions and responses, we become more empathetic and responsive in our communication. Remember, the key to success in both life and acting is a moment-to-moment physical presence. Stay grounded, stay centered, and consciously be in the body. Share This approach is not just valuable in everyday life, but also in acting. As actors, we can fully inhabit our characters and respond authentically to our scene partner by listening to both the words being spoken and our own internal reactions and emotions. By being present in the moment and allowing ourselves to be affected, we

My Ethos

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“I have never taken anything for granted. Nothing was ever gifted or inherited. I have earned every bit of my personal and artistic freedom. I am still striving for more. I have earned every penny of my living while delving into different layers of my professional and existential quests—a challenging journey, often set back by choices rooted in unconscious conditioning. I have often lost contact with myself and significant ground. But even then, the goal remained intact: to understand my psyche, to understand the human psyche, to meet my freedom, and to undergo what it takes for human beings to meet theirs. And so, I chose to evaluate and learn from all my choices. I decided to ‘Save All Understandings and Changes’ in my mind and heart, carrying forward all the tough gifts. At the age of 48, I have finally come to consciously own the roots of my essence. I am standing under my purpose while choosing to continue evolving. I encourage you to understand and conquer your quest. No one can truly experience you. No one can ever carve your path for you. Cultivate consciousness within.” My warmest wishes,

Existential Loneliness

June 17, 2025 No Comments

My Deep Blue Sea by Yorgos Karamalegos ‘At the back of the bus, The city bus resembles national coaches. Your music lingers in my mind. The road becomes the motorway, The motorway becomes the sky, And I am flying. I am flying with you. I am flying with you, and I haven’t ever met you. The regular stops of the bus bring me back to reality, Landing me back on the ground. And very soon, the journey starts all over again. The road becomes the motorway, The motorway becomes the sky, And I am flying. I am flying with you, I am kissing you, holding you. I am inside you, We stand in the centre of the fire, And there is no shrinking back. Together. Who are you? Where are you? Will I ever meet you? To Be To Be With You. For Nothing. For Everything.’

Cultivating Uniqueness

June 17, 2025 No Comments

When we are fully present, we become aware of a multitude of impulses within us.

Some of these impulses are rooted in conditioning—automatic responses shaped by upbringing, culture, and societal ‘education.’ Yet, at times, we sense impulses that arise from a deeper place, driven by instinct or an unexplainable, visceral gut feeling.

This subtler layer of impulses, thoughts, and ideas originates from a more vulnerable voice. This voice can often be difficult to hear. It may not align with the expectations of the world around us—those of our friends, social circles, or even our families. Because it doesn’t seamlessly fit the external noise or the common narrative, we might find ourselves disregarding it, thinking, Not you, not now.

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