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Practice Makes Possible
F*ck perfection. It’s the devil.
F*ck perfection. It’s the devil. It’s draining, inconsistent, and most times it’s inauthentic. Are there things we’re all naturally good at for reasons unknown? Yes. AND when it comes to developing a skill, a practice, a lesson, most of us take time.
There is so much beauty to be found in the mistakes. Do you know how many times I’ve messed up in a scene and it ends up making the final cut? Too many to count. When I’m focused on perfection, I can’t listen. If I can’t listen, I can’t hear. And if I can’t hear, I might be missing the point. I might be settling for a slice of life when I could be having the whole cake.
Read moreAn Excerpt from “The Island”
a film & music mood — by Cloie Wyatt Taylor **SOUND ON**
The girl did not go to the water’s edge, but stood a good distance back. Patiently. Quietly. Waiting. For what? She was unclear, however, she knew that something was coming. A distant thumping told her that the monster wasn’t far off, but it felt safe enough for her to relax. For a moment.
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