FINDING YOUR GIFT
      I believe my  last blog (which was way too long ago) was about celebrating the 60th anniversary of Albany Civic Theatre. It was indeed a very special time for me and the occasion was also quite a reminder for me.  It reminded me of all the many friends I had performed with all those years ago.  And, it reminded me of the joy I had felt while following the dream I had chosen for myself upon my graduation from college in 1962.  At that point in one's life I believed that he or she should have decided upon his or her future.
I furthermore had decided that everyone was born with a gift and it was his or her obligation to find what that gift was and to pursue it.   I was one who was lucky enough to know that I was meant to perform, whether it be on stage or screen.  But in more practical terms, I would need a job.....so I graduated with a teaching degree in English and in Speech and followed it with a Masters degree (which eventually turned into a Ph.D).  But always my dream was to be an 'actress'.  So shortly after my first child, Karen,  was born in 1964 I began performing on the stage at Albany Civic Theatre.
Life for me soon became a whirlwind of shows performed at various theatres in what is known as the tri-cities....meaning---Albany, Troy, Schenectady, Guilderland, Slingerlands, Saratoga, and various other venues in  the northeast of New York state.  It was a ball for me and for my husband, Barry, who loved every second of it as much as all the performers did. He ran the lights, the box office, became buddies with the set designer and as a result built sets for every show and generally found enjoyment in every area of theatre production.
So while I got to do 'my thing'  onstage, the rest of the family was able to find 'their thing' and enjoy it as much as I was enjoying 'my thing'.
Which brings me back to 'finding one's gift', which as  a teacher, a parent and a therapist (which is what I did with the Ph.D in Psychology) I would always help my students,etc. to "find their gift"-------something each one of you, my readers, also possess.  With proper analysis you can find that one special characteristic that sets you apart.  Think about it, and let it simmer in your brain for a bit, because if you find the gift that is special to you and engage it, you can create a whole new world for yourself, as well as for your family and all the people that are touched by you.  So next time you have some 'quiet time', focus on what sets you apart and begin to execute whatever it  is.  The riches it can provide will make a difference not only in your own life, but in the lives of your family, friends,etc.  And....it's never too late!
Hope you enjoyed this session....I'll plan to get back to you much sooner with my next blog!!
Respectfully submitted
Mimi Scott, Ph.D
tel: 212 721 2979   mscott13@aol.com
     




FINDING YOUR GIFT
      I believe my  last blog (which was way too long ago) was about celebrating the 60th anniversary of Albany Civic Theatre. It was indeed a very special time for me and the occasion was also quite a reminder for me.  It reminded me of all the many friends I had performed with all those years ago.  And, it reminded me of the joy I had felt while following the dream I had chosen for myself upon my graduation from college in 1962.  At that point in one's life I believed that he or she should have decided upon his or her future.
I furthermore had decided that everyone was born with a gift and it was his or her obligation to find what that gift was and to pursue it.   I was one who was lucky enough to know that I was meant to perform, whether it be on stage or screen.  But in more practical terms, I would need a job.....so I graduated with a teaching degree in English and in Speech and followed it with a Masters degree (which eventually turned into a Ph.D).  But always my dream was to be an 'actress'.  So shortly after my first child, Karen,  was born in 1964 I began performing on the stage at Albany Civic Theatre.
Life for me soon became a whirlwind of shows performed at various theatres in what is known as the tri-cities....meaning---Albany, Troy, Schenectady, Guilderland, Slingerlands, Saratoga, and various other venues in  the northeast of New York state.  It was a ball for me and for my husband, Barry, who loved every second of it as much as all the performers did. He ran the lights, the box office, became buddies with the set designer and as a result built sets for every show and generally found enjoyment in every area of theatre production.
So while I got to do 'my thing'  onstage, the rest of the family was able to find 'their thing' and enjoy it as much as I was enjoying 'my thing'.
Which brings me back to 'finding one's gift', which as  a teacher, a parent and a therapist (which is what I did with the Ph.D in Psychology) I would always help my students,etc. to "find their gift"-------something each one of you, my readers, also possess.  With proper analysis you can find that one special characteristic that sets you apart.  Think about it, and let it simmer in your brain for a bit, because if you find the gift that is special to you and engage it, you can create a whole new world for yourself, as well as for your family and all the people that are touched by you.  So next time you have some 'quiet time', focus on what sets you apart and begin to execute whatever it  is.  The riches it can provide will make a difference not only in your own life, but in the lives of your family, friends,etc.  And....it's never too late!
Hope you enjoyed this session....I'll plan to get back to you much sooner with my next blog!!
Respectfully submitted
Mimi Scott, Ph.D
tel: 212 721 2979   mscott13@aol.com
     




FINDING YOUR GIFT
      I believe my  last blog (which was way too long ago) was about celebrating the 60th anniversary of Albany Civic Theatre. It was indeed a very special time for me and the occasion was also quite a reminder for me.  It reminded me of all the many friends I had performed with all those years ago.  And, it reminded me of the joy I had felt while following the dream I had chosen for myself upon my graduation from college in 1962.  At that point in one's life I believed that he or she should have decided upon his or her future.
I furthermore had decided that everyone was born with a gift and it was his or her obligation to find what that gift was and to pursue it.   I was one who was lucky enough to know that I was meant to perform, whether it be on stage or screen.  But in more practical terms, I would need a job.....so I graduated with a teaching degree in English and in Speech and followed it with a Masters degree (which eventually turned into a Ph.D).  But always my dream was to be an 'actress'.  So shortly after my first child, Karen,  was born in 1964 I began performing on the stage at Albany Civic Theatre.
Life for me soon became a whirlwind of shows performed at various theatres in what is known as the tri-cities....meaning---Albany, Troy, Schenectady, Guilderland, Slingerlands, Saratoga, and various other venues in  the northeast of New York state.  It was a ball for me and for my husband, Barry, who loved every second of it as much as all the performers did. He ran the lights, the box office, became buddies with the set designer and as a result built sets for every show and generally found enjoyment in every area of theatre production.
So while I got to do 'my thing'  onstage, the rest of the family was able to find 'their thing' and enjoy it as much as I was enjoying 'my thing'.
Which brings me back to 'finding one's gift', which as  a teacher, a parent and a therapist (which is what I did with the Ph.D in Psychology) I would always help my students,etc. to "find their gift"-------something each one of you, my readers, also possess.  With proper analysis you can find that one special characteristic that sets you apart.  Think about it, and let it simmer in your brain for a bit, because if you find the gift that is special to you and engage it, you can create a whole new world for yourself, as well as for your family and all the people that are touched by you.  So next time you have some 'quiet time', focus on what sets you apart and begin to execute whatever it  is.  The riches it can provide will make a difference not only in your own life, but in the lives of your family, friends,etc.  And....it's never too late!
Hope you enjoyed this session....I'll plan to get back to you much sooner with my next blog!!
Respectfully submitted
Mimi Scott, Ph.D
tel: 212 721 2979   mscott13@aol.com
     




FINDING YOUR GIFT
      I believe my  last blog (which was way too long ago) was about celebrating the 60th anniversary of Albany Civic Theatre. It was indeed a very special time for me and the occasion was also quite a reminder for me.  It reminded me of all the many friends I had performed with all those years ago.  And, it reminded me of the joy I had felt while following the dream I had chosen for myself upon my graduation from college in 1962.  At that point in one's life I believed that he or she should have decided upon his or her future.
I furthermore had decided that everyone was born with a gift and it was his or her obligation to find what that gift was and to pursue it.   I was one who was lucky enough to know that I was meant to perform, whether it be on stage or screen.  But in more practical terms, I would need a job.....so I graduated with a teaching degree in English and in Speech and followed it with a Masters degree (which eventually turned into a Ph.D).  But always my dream was to be an 'actress'.  So shortly after my first child, Karen,  was born in 1964 I began performing on the stage at Albany Civic Theatre.
Life for me soon became a whirlwind of shows performed at various theatres in what is known as the tri-cities....meaning---Albany, Troy, Schenectady, Guilderland, Slingerlands, Saratoga, and various other venues in  the northeast of New York state.  It was a ball for me and for my husband, Barry, who loved every second of it as much as all the performers did. He ran the lights, the box office, became buddies with the set designer and as a result built sets for every show and generally found enjoyment in every area of theatre production.
So while I got to do 'my thing'  onstage, the rest of the family was able to find 'their thing' and enjoy it as much as I was enjoying 'my thing'.
Which brings me back to 'finding one's gift', which as  a teacher, a parent and a therapist (which is what I did with the Ph.D in Psychology) I would always help my students,etc. to "find their gift"-------something each one of you, my readers, also possess.  With proper analysis you can find that one special characteristic that sets you apart.  Think about it, and let it simmer in your brain for a bit, because if you find the gift that is special to you and engage it, you can create a whole new world for yourself, as well as for your family and all the people that are touched by you.  So next time you have some 'quiet time', focus on what sets you apart and begin to execute whatever it  is.  The riches it can provide will make a difference not only in your own life, but in the lives of your family, friends,etc.  And....it's never too late!
Hope you enjoyed this session....I'll plan to get back to you much sooner with my next blog!!
Respectfully submitted
Mimi Scott, Ph.D
tel: 212 721 2979   mscott13@aol.com
     




FINDING YOUR GIFT
      I believe my  last blog (which was way too long ago) was about celebrating the 60th anniversary of Albany Civic Theatre. It was indeed a very special time for me and the occasion was also quite a reminder for me.  It reminded me of all the many friends I had performed with all those years ago.  And, it reminded me of the joy I had felt while following the dream I had chosen for myself upon my graduation from college in 1962.  At that point in one's life I believed that he or she should have decided upon his or her future.
I furthermore had decided that everyone was born with a gift and it was his or her obligation to find what that gift was and to pursue it.   I was one who was lucky enough to know that I was meant to perform, whether it be on stage or screen.  But in more practical terms, I would need a job.....so I graduated with a teaching degree in English and in Speech and followed it with a Masters degree (which eventually turned into a Ph.D).  But always my dream was to be an 'actress'.  So shortly after my first child, Karen,  was born in 1964 I began performing on the stage at Albany Civic Theatre.
Life for me soon became a whirlwind of shows performed at various theatres in what is known as the tri-cities....meaning---Albany, Troy, Schenectady, Guilderland, Slingerlands, Saratoga, and various other venues in  the northeast of New York state.  It was a ball for me and for my husband, Barry, who loved every second of it as much as all the performers did. He ran the lights, the box office, became buddies with the set designer and as a result built sets for every show and generally found enjoyment in every area of theatre production.
So while I got to do 'my thing'  onstage, the rest of the family was able to find 'their thing' and enjoy it as much as I was enjoying 'my thing'.
Which brings me back to 'finding one's gift', which as  a teacher, a parent and a therapist (which is what I did with the Ph.D in Psychology) I would always help my students,etc. to "find their gift"-------something each one of you, my readers, also possess.  With proper analysis you can find that one special characteristic that sets you apart.  Think about it, and let it simmer in your brain for a bit, because if you find the gift that is special to you and engage it, you can create a whole new world for yourself, as well as for your family and all the people that are touched by you.  So next time you have some 'quiet time', focus on what sets you apart and begin to execute whatever it  is.  The riches it can provide will make a difference not only in your own life, but in the lives of your family, friends,etc.  And....it's never too late!
Hope you enjoyed this session....I'll plan to get back to you much sooner with my next blog!!
Respectfully submitted
Mimi Scott, Ph.D
tel: 212 721 2979   mscott13@aol.com