A few of my friends have decided to throw in the towel, make some changes, or simply leave this actor life. It has made me ponder just when is it time to exit stage left for good.
I believe it has to do with the reason that brought you to this life in the first place. I did not seek it out, it found me. And ever since, I have been on this road for better or for worse. Many have asked if I seek some great reward or a major payday. I have to honestly say no. I am always seeking the next role that will allow me the privelege of inhabiting a new life for a few moments. Something that will stretch me as an artist. And I have to admit, I love it! It makes me crazy at times when work is not flowing in but it is a rush.
But there are moments that this life is little challenging or makes me frustrated. And those moments remind me to dig deeper and not focus on the negative, which is easier said than done. Exercise or a half pitcher of sangria or both make it all better.
There is an ebb and flow to all all journeys. No matter the career choice. No matter the decision. There is a positive and negative. And the riskier the path, the better the payoff, but it is layered with even more uncertainty and unknowns. The closer you come to an epiphany, the more challenges arise.
Let's face it. Who in their right mind would choose a career path with little to no guarantees and not many work opportunities for black females? Me!!!
I may throw in the towel when the challenges become too great or I simply stop loving what I am doing. Loving this life is what makes everything worthwhile including the challenges. This walk of faith requires a great deal of love for self and a belief that you are truly not alone. And I know that I am not.
And that makes all the difference.
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