by Austin Alexander | Dec 27, 2017 | Action, Art, Love, self-esteem
I’ve found in my life, vulnerability is the biggest solution or point of relief for me when I’m facing overwhelming adversity, anxiety, anger, or an affliction. Vulnerability keeps me open. It makes me more likely to find empathy for myself and others,...
by Austin Alexander | Sep 11, 2017 | Acting, Anxiety, Art, Artist
“I was talking with another actor and teacher today about nerves and anxiety in preparation for an audition, call back, or working on set. [Earlier in the day at a callback] He was asked to make changes to some choices he had a made for a role. I asked him how...
by Austin Alexander | Jul 5, 2017 | Art, Artist, Fear, Poetry
I have not wandered Into that vast expanse So blue and deep Disappearing into an invisible infinity. I’m not the warrior Who’d risk such a feat To wander into treachery Surrounded by an army of Unknown foes. That place is for them I’ve only seen it...
by Austin Alexander | Jun 27, 2017 | Art, Artist, Conversation, Family, Friends, Personal
It’s a sentiment + resentment that’s been growing in me. The grove of trees represents my ideal for those around me and just people in general, the words represent what I’ve been feeling when I look outward. As I get older, it’s a recurring theme...
by Austin Alexander | Mar 24, 2016 | Art, Culture, Fear, Vice
The Netflix binge to me is one of our generations prime examples of “I want what I want when I want it…now gimme”. Our whole society is based around instant gratification, that’s nothing new. I think the understated issue is that we have become...
by Austin Alexander | Mar 20, 2016 | Acting, Action, Art, Music, Vice
With SXSW coming to a close, I have been reflecting on music all day. How it’s shaped me, changed me, given me friends, given me family, frustrated me, let me down, and straight up confused me. And, I am looking forward with hope wondering how it will continue...