ART AND THE REALIZATION OF SELF.

I have come to appreciate that my journey through life has taken me through deliberate paths that were all intended to bring me to this exact point, and to do exactly what I’m doing.

It can be quite a challenge to write sometimes. Actually, most of the time. Now I wonder why I obsess so much about writing and speaking, as in a podcast. The idea of doing those things sound really good in my head, but I feel gripped by anxiety at the prospect of starting at all. But I would often read and watch people share their success stories. Stories they lived to see the light of day because they tried.

I often think I feel more comfortable behind the camera, as it gives me a deeper sense of power and control. The thing is, I really like creating. I like the way it makes me feel. Like I’m playing a key role as a creator, playing my role in the ‘grand scheme of things’. I want to live my life to the full, achieving all that I desire to create. I think my personal KPI for life would be a balanced ratio of thoughts and action.

That said, I’m grateful to God for the grace and push to do most of what I’d considered to be mere fantasies, in my youth. I’m grateful that my siblings are living their dreams – most of which were conceived on those nights we stayed up after dinner, either singing hymns, or wishing to the stars. I guess those habits work! Perhaps you could allow your kids some alone time to bond and just dream. Dreams are not “mere”, and they are valid! Not “vibes”, because there are way too many success stories to ignore. 

Speaking of dreams, it was one of mine to become an actor! I enjoy acting. Funny thing is, I took it up a hobby during my undergrad days at the University of Port Harcourt. My favorite character to play then was ‘Jesus of Nazareth’ for the Chapel of Annunciation theatre group. I enjoyed emoting the suffering Christ and sometimes imagined His spirit taking over me during the act on stage (although the actual thought scared the shit outta me, but oh well…). I do not find myself worthy of the compliments I get for portraying my recent character ALI. Albeit a questionable individual, I enjoyed the challenge of giving life to Ali, as a way to contribute to the advocacy against any form of abuse, and raise key awareness to those realities.

Acting has helped me express myself better. Even to the extent of providing a deeper insight into the intricacies of art, in the unique forms of media – radio, television, theatre, and ultimately as a business. And this is where Streamline plays a formidable role in fusing all these skills, to solve real world problems. 

In another article, I’ll share some more about Streamline. But for now, please check out the website, streamline.ng, and thank me later.

Be kind to one another.