I just finished watching your interview with Julia and enjoyed it very much (It took me two sittings to finish). Curious; do you play piano, Emily? I see you are sitting in front of one in the interview. 🎹
Thanks, Don. I must admit to not having watched it all the way through. Seeing and hearing myself kind of makes me want to hide under a table :). I don’t play the piano, but my partner does. It’s something he wishes we had more time for.
Wow, it's the idea of talking without a script that scares me; I'm nervous I'll sound like a dummy, not able to find the word I need or to organize my thoughts fast enough to express them. On the other hand, I like adding voiceover to my essays. Someone just told me today that they like my voiceovers; said I have "storytelling talent!" Do you want me to do your voiceovers for you? 🤣
You could start a new career as a voiceover artist! My anxiety is more about being vulnerable than it is about what to say. I actually work better on the fly and can pretty well talk to anyone (sometimes that’s a liability as I don’t always want to have long involved conversations with strangers 😳). Anyway, I just get nervous about how I’m perceived. Ah well.
I need a new career. Perhaps you’re on to something!
It’s fascinating to see these different ideas of vulnerability in different people. My fear is that if I speak in an interview or on camera, I will say something that makes me sound dumb. Even though I know on the inside, I’m smart! I know part of the problem is that I have this very strong belief that I’m not a good speaker. The belief itself causes me to falter and not be able to think clearly.
I love inane verbal banter too. It reminds me of the beautiful Light in everyone. Why else would we share a silly joke about dropping rags and mortality?!
I have only recently discovered you and am so happy for that as I begin reading earlier posts. I said I would drop from 2 posts per week to 1 so I applaud your decision to post every other week...time to really think is vital.
I just finished watching your interview with Julia and enjoyed it very much (It took me two sittings to finish). Curious; do you play piano, Emily? I see you are sitting in front of one in the interview. 🎹
Thanks, Don. I must admit to not having watched it all the way through. Seeing and hearing myself kind of makes me want to hide under a table :). I don’t play the piano, but my partner does. It’s something he wishes we had more time for.
Well, I thought you were very sweet. And I really do admire your courage. I have already declined several podcast invitations. 😔
It’s scary! I’ve been pondering adding audio to my posts for while, and I keep chickening out:)
Wow, it's the idea of talking without a script that scares me; I'm nervous I'll sound like a dummy, not able to find the word I need or to organize my thoughts fast enough to express them. On the other hand, I like adding voiceover to my essays. Someone just told me today that they like my voiceovers; said I have "storytelling talent!" Do you want me to do your voiceovers for you? 🤣
You could start a new career as a voiceover artist! My anxiety is more about being vulnerable than it is about what to say. I actually work better on the fly and can pretty well talk to anyone (sometimes that’s a liability as I don’t always want to have long involved conversations with strangers 😳). Anyway, I just get nervous about how I’m perceived. Ah well.
I need a new career. Perhaps you’re on to something!
It’s fascinating to see these different ideas of vulnerability in different people. My fear is that if I speak in an interview or on camera, I will say something that makes me sound dumb. Even though I know on the inside, I’m smart! I know part of the problem is that I have this very strong belief that I’m not a good speaker. The belief itself causes me to falter and not be able to think clearly.
I love inane verbal banter too. It reminds me of the beautiful Light in everyone. Why else would we share a silly joke about dropping rags and mortality?!
That is a wonderful way to see it! I will remember that. Thanks, Julia.
I have only recently discovered you and am so happy for that as I begin reading earlier posts. I said I would drop from 2 posts per week to 1 so I applaud your decision to post every other week...time to really think is vital.
Welcome Frances! I’m equally glad you found me. And I appreciate the encouragement about my decision. Yes! Time to think.
Love your reversal on humidity. Too much of a good thing is no longer a good thing. So lovely though that you had this time away!
Yes, to the reversal, ah well. And it was so good to rest. Thanks Michelle.