Subpersonality work: APHRODITE/DON JUAN

 I talked to you about the importance of being connected to your Magical Child.

 Another subpersonality which is very important for an actor and for anybody for that matter, is your Aphrodite and Don Juan. This is your sexual energy. It’s a very potent energy. It’s that energy that makes you walk into a room and be noticed. It Gives you presence. It’s the energy that you feel when you’re comfortable in your own skin and feel great about yourself. It has nothing to do with Beauty, hair color, eye color, weight, height, body type or what you have on. It’s an energy that comes from within. Beauty standards change all the time and if you don’t believe me let’s look back in history for example to the Renaissance era. What was considered beautiful then is very different from todays criteria. This energy, aphrodite/don juan has to do with something deeper, that goes far beyond the mere physical aspect.

As I tell my students when I do Subpersonality Workshops, this has nothing to do with sex. I clarify this because when we talk about Aphrodite or Don Juan people usually relate it to sex. Let’s put it this way, it’s not about sex but being connected to that energy could surely help you in that area as well. 

WE ARE ENERGY. That which flows from us. This is what ultimately will make us attractive, interesting and memorable or completely forgettable. It impowers you and makes you invincible. YES, EVEN IF YOU ARE WEARING A JOGGING AND NO MAKE UP!

What do you know about your aphrodite/ Don Juan? Do you know what music makes them be present? What perfume they like? What food turns them on? Why don't you take some time to get to know this part of you this year. You will not regret it. 

Being comfortable in your skin and having this energy present will get you jobs, will make you have a great audition, will make you successful in any event etc. It’s a beautiful energy and a very positive one for anybody no matter their profession. 

For an actor it’s fundamental to know all these aspects that form your personality because the more you know yourself the more honest your work will be. Your emotions will come from a real place and will express themselves freely and in an honest fashion. We have many subpersonalities. To know them is to create an impressive tool box that we can use for the creation of our characters. 

The Morris Acting Technique is all about being honest and being real. As Eric Morris put on the title of his most famous book “NO ACTING PLEASE”.

Have a great day
Jackie