Nancy, you are a pelican, a lion, a Victorian child rolling a hoop down a hill, and anyone else you want to be in a flying moment. It’s fun and inspiring to see you cut loose in this essay.
Improv is definitely a life-changing path. And yikes. Your class sounds like the deep end of the pool. good for you. As a therapist you might be interested in InterPlay.org. Our practice is less performative and more about restoring one’s ability to create and unlock the wisdom of the body individually and collectively. Leaders are all around the world and apply InterPlay principles and practices across disciplines.
What an inspiring read!! I’m 68, recently retired ( sort of ) and sound so much like how you described yourself- always reaching for more, better, not good enough. Always known that I don’t have enough fun. Not sure about improv but who knows. Congratulations and thanks for this.
What a great reminder to allow ourselves to dare trying whatever we think we are terrible at— in order to test that theory! Sounds like the best thing was to go ahead and flunk Level One, which helped to let go of “success” measures that no longer work (and maybe ever did)!
Nancy, this is such a great piece. I read it a few days ago and my mind keeps coming back to it. (like a good movie). You have inspired many with this.
I am now wondering, having turned 70 this week, if I don't need something like this in my life. This was great. Thank you for sharing. I couldn't help but think while I was reading and giggling that maybe time is of importance since, most times, I feel my inner child needs spanking, or at least, a reprimand! Blessings!
I think I could be good at this if I didn’t die of an asthma attack from laughter. You know I laugh when the wind blows! How would I? I want to.
Please do the sirening for me when I see you. lol I’ve already laughed off 1 lb just thinking about you doing this…or you practicing in the car on the way home, getting pulled over and when asked why you went through the red light, you started flapping your right angled arms. lol
Aaaahhhhh, well, thank you yet again for giving me so many great choices for how to get old the right way. ❤️
Love this post and your courage. Improv really does push us to the edge, which you describe so well, as well as the exuberance of coming out the other side. Congrats on passing Level One!
Nancy, you are a pelican, a lion, a Victorian child rolling a hoop down a hill, and anyone else you want to be in a flying moment. It’s fun and inspiring to see you cut loose in this essay.
Rona, it's been a trip. And it ain't over.
Go, Nancy!
xo.
Improv is definitely a life-changing path. And yikes. Your class sounds like the deep end of the pool. good for you. As a therapist you might be interested in InterPlay.org. Our practice is less performative and more about restoring one’s ability to create and unlock the wisdom of the body individually and collectively. Leaders are all around the world and apply InterPlay principles and practices across disciplines.
Thank you. I'll check it out.
The website is wild with happenings. There’s lots online too
What an inspiring read!! I’m 68, recently retired ( sort of ) and sound so much like how you described yourself- always reaching for more, better, not good enough. Always known that I don’t have enough fun. Not sure about improv but who knows. Congratulations and thanks for this.
Well TY. I hope you find your "improv," whatever that is.
What a great reminder to allow ourselves to dare trying whatever we think we are terrible at— in order to test that theory! Sounds like the best thing was to go ahead and flunk Level One, which helped to let go of “success” measures that no longer work (and maybe ever did)!
I’m so sorry I was away for your performance, but this piece captured it. You had fun! You let loose! Wonderful, Nancy!
Thanks!
Pelican! Of all God's creatures, this one is totally underrated. Elegant and regal in stature, and a pescatarian. Traits to strive for.
I'm vegan. LOL
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Nancy, this is such a great piece. I read it a few days ago and my mind keeps coming back to it. (like a good movie). You have inspired many with this.
Thanks, Franny. It's a process!
YES AND!!!!! Thank you Nancy for this free and freeing essay. Now I don't have to do improv, because you did!!
LOL
I am now wondering, having turned 70 this week, if I don't need something like this in my life. This was great. Thank you for sharing. I couldn't help but think while I was reading and giggling that maybe time is of importance since, most times, I feel my inner child needs spanking, or at least, a reprimand! Blessings!
Good for you and your inner child, I think.
I think I could be good at this if I didn’t die of an asthma attack from laughter. You know I laugh when the wind blows! How would I? I want to.
Please do the sirening for me when I see you. lol I’ve already laughed off 1 lb just thinking about you doing this…or you practicing in the car on the way home, getting pulled over and when asked why you went through the red light, you started flapping your right angled arms. lol
Aaaahhhhh, well, thank you yet again for giving me so many great choices for how to get old the right way. ❤️
Miss you.
Nancy,
Huge congratulations. You took a risk and flew with it. Next stop Saturday Night Live. Went beyond your comfort zone. So proud of you.
Thanks so much, Ann.
Good for you! At 80, soon to be 81, my inner child is stuck and not able to come out to play.
Well....go for it.
Thanks. I just may give it a go.
Hey, you can't imagine the anxiety that overcame me every time.
Love this post and your courage. Improv really does push us to the edge, which you describe so well, as well as the exuberance of coming out the other side. Congrats on passing Level One!
Hey, I've done Level 2 and redoing to "solidify." LOL And who knows after that.
Who knows? When we speak, I'll tell you about how as drama therapists we used improv as a modality, playing with our clients.
The little hearts we give here are not big enough for this story ❤️
Absolutely! Just a mere token of what can be learned here…
Thank you so much.
Well, thanks so so much.
Aww.
I always love finding you out here, dear Nancy. Congratulations! And Yes, to the new and G_d knows what.
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