If you’ve read my earlier post about The Still Point Minute, you’ll know it began as a simple daily practice to stay grounded between auditions and projects. In this new reflection, I explore how that same awareness has become part of my creative process—the heart of what I call “Presence in Performance.”
In acting—and in life—presence is everything. There’s a moment between breath and movement where truth reveals itself, a still point that becomes the soul of every scene. Presence in performance begins here—in awareness, not action. It’s the space where creativity listens before it speaks, where the actor connects not just to the role, but to something deeper within.
The Still Point Minute grew out of my own need to return to that space. Between auditions, projects, and everyday life, I found myself seeking one quiet minute to reconnect—to remember that creativity doesn’t come from rushing, but from presence. Each episode is a short guided reflection, designed to help you pause, breathe, and ground yourself before stepping into your next scene, meeting, or moment.
You can read my first post about how The Still Point Minute began here.
The Actor’s Inner Pause
As actors, we live in the space between what’s written and what’s felt. The best performances come when we’re not forcing emotion but allowing it to surface naturally. That’s the same energy behind The Still Point Minute. These one-minute meditations train presence—the kind that keeps you authentic and connected no matter what the camera or stage demands.
Behind the Scenes
I record each week’s episodes in my home studio, usually on a quiet morning when the light feels soft enough to listen. The process is meditative: setting the microphone, slowing my breath, letting the words arrive as if they’ve been waiting all along. It’s voice work—but it’s also heart work.
Join Me at the Still Point
Whether you’re an actor, artist, or simply someone navigating a busy world, these brief moments of reflection are meant for you. Subscribe to The Still Point Minute on YouTube or listen on Insight Timer. Take one minute a day to center yourself—and see how it transforms your creativity, your focus, and your sense of calm.
When awareness leads, expression follows—that harmony is presence in performance.