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Embracing the Journey: Finding Strength in Every Fall

Jul 18
3 min read

Updated: Aug 6

The Power of Performance


“When you perform, you are out of yourself and more potent, more beautiful. You are for minutes heroic. This is power. This is glory on earth, and it is yours whenever you step on the stage.” — Agnes de Mille


I first encountered this quote during my New York acting days. It helped me embrace the stage and, in turn, life itself. To me, art and life are intertwined. The challenges we face in our art often mirror those we encounter in our daily lives.


These days, I practice my life on the yoga mat. My feet anchor me in the present moment. My heart fearlessly opens. My arms reach for the sky, and I breathe deeply. What could be more powerful than that?


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