The Manifesto 9#
I have spent a large chunk of my life on a stage. I’m not an actor, I was always being a version of myself. One of my favourite parts of myself. The part I found it hard to be offstage. Part of my job was being seen. I had to make sure I was in the right place and lit well. I had to find my light.
The reason I am telling you this story is because sometimes in life it’s hard to find our light. The transition from being a performer to a counsellor took time for me to adjust. I couldn’t find my light. We often need to reinvent ourselves, change and play multiple roles. Through therapy and self discovery I felt the warmth of my light return. I found my light and it shone loads brighter than any PARcan ever did. (no disrespect to any of the brilliant technicians I ever worked with). Sometimes all it takes to find your light is a small step to the side. Step into it. Don’t look for it, feel it. It’s warm.
‘Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.’- Brenne Brown
Kareena. x
Kareena Hodgson was a full-time professional international circus performer for 20 years, who is now an accredited Counsellor/life coach and The Manifesto is her professional consultancy. She is uniquely suited to working in the mental health space within the performing arts. She is also the Senior Editor, Executive Coach & Moral Backbone of Carnival Cinema.
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