Actors and Actresses one of the professions we value

On the way back on a walk to get the paper early a few mornings ago the thought came up-what do many value acting in our society, culture.  I had never given it much thought or felt that it was unusual to think this YET it has effect on every one of us.  It had been years since I had stepped into a movie theater; this year I went to three movies.  Many don’t care about movie stars or the movies they act in or produce but may watch them as a DVD and some don’t own a TV set- some  are defenseless in our because they and others believe that actors act not people.  Is this naïve or a refusal to be a part of what they don’t agree with or understand?  

These people who ACT and do it convincingly with breaks make big dollars and are respected by many.  We all are actresses and actors; it’s just some act more than others.  My goal is to become me, not someone else and make that my practice.

The reason this discovery is so important is that since I realized this I understand how accepted acting is in many cultures.  Those who act are not misleading or lying; they are acting-really is that what we accept?

My views/perception of actors has changed and for the moment the enjoyment has dropped perhaps because I am viewing them negatively due to some real life actors and actresses.  Most of act a little or a lot; those very accomplished even begin to fool themselves and expect others to follow along with their story.

Those who have studied intent quote various authors, books; broadcasting that intention leads to great things or bad things depending on the intention. The old phrase, self-fulfilling prophecy -I am not sure if there is a difference between the two.  We write a story in our mind a dream and it becomes real if we Act and tell ourselves and others that it’s true.  People often get indignant if you don’t support their version of the story that they have written and can become very angry if memories do not agree with that story.  Most often they take this as a personal attack.

Sitting here typing looking for the words to come to my fingers understood that for many to look within is so scary that to act is much easier and a safer passage through this life.  Also most of the self-help books on the many shelves teach and preach how to not be who you are but someone else HOW TO ACT and get what you want!

Dave