Wish it, Dream it, Do it

I thought ‘Bucket list’ meant having a metaphorical bottomless bucket in which we kept loads of ideas of things to do before we shuffle off this mortal coil. Apparently, bucket refers to kicking the bucket as in actually dying. Whatever the true meaning, my list is quite modest, however, the top of the list for many years has been to combine hypnosis with dance and now, it’s happening.

Always being open to opportunities is one of my top mottos and it’s served me well many times. This time my idea has morphed into HipHopHypnotherapy dance theatre. Combining the talents of a local entrepreneur, Hip Hop performer and inspirational coach and two of his amazing young dancers and of course, myself, we have a fusion of my hypnotic voice drifting out over the stage whilst the dancers play out the roles of a client and his unconscious mind.

When I first pitched the idea I had nothing to lose except an hour of my time, it was one of the best hours I would spend in 2002 resulting in our piece being performed live on stage at the Theatre Royal Plymouth on May 23/24, 2023. We are one of eight local groups to perform alongside professional international dance performers brought together through the Saddlers Wells company. This is undoubtedly one of the highlights of my career.

If you have a wish or a dream and something is holding you back, ask yourself, “What if this idea works? What if something more can come from this idea? How can I make it work? Whom do I need to speak to?”,  and then be open to any opportunities that will make that wish, that dream, come true.