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Just be present

acting nervous system Aug 25, 2026

Actors, just be present!

Because what actors don’t realise it’s about your nervous system getting used to one film to the next film to the next

I say to actors : pray that in the beginning you’re not cast in something huge because your body is not going to be ready for it.

Your body needs to get used to smaller roles.

You’ve got these more experienced actors in your presence and you’re grounded to your senses, not your thoughts, what do you see? what do you hear? What do you touch that feels easeful, pleasurable, good?

Then it’s easier for you to receive their presence.

And then you just have to play with what’s in front of you.

And then you go into this alive alert stillness.

And now you’re just here.

You just have to be present. That’s it!

It’s as simple as that. I know it seems too simple, but that’s hard, but that’s all you have to be.

And then when I’m in the editing room every single frame is alive so I’ve got a lot to choose from.

Helena’s teachings are inspired by Organic Intelligence ® @getoi & Fitzmaurice Voicework ® @fitzmauricevoicework & Neurosystemics™ @neurosystemics_care

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