These boots were made for...

Strike a Pose? 

Photo by Kalen Emsley on Unsplash

 

I love getting into a character through shoes - the walk - how it affects the body/mind. 

And I have just bought a new pair of hiking boots.

Planning to plod up my beloved mountain Helvelyn in the Lake District, soon. 

Climbing mountains is one of my favourite pastimes, which I don’t do enough of. It has been a long time since I hit the mountains - although I am leaving behind mountains (of work).

So, I am filled with excitement about planning and practicing for this walk. I am wearing my boots in the house and climbing up stairs two at a time; sometimes I pretend I’m Garbo, Dietrich or Monroe... I know! - a real pro. 😂

Shoes - stepping into shoes / boots for new experiences stepping into a new persona, someone else’s or an old one you’ve kept hidden at the back of a dusty cupboard…

It gives you the opportunity to view the world from a new perspective… but the shoes/boots do need breaking in…

I’ve hiked Helvelyn about 14 times before, but each time has been different, with different challenges, elation's and/or elevations (depending on whether I’ve had a whole bottle of red the night before. Walking sideways or at an angle is not a recommended ascent.)

As speakers, comedians, leaders, it is good to wear the shoes and other accoutrements of course, to stand tall and deliver the messages  / jokes we want to convey. 

Will you be stepping into new roles / shoes / boots for the autumn term, or sticking with your dog eared, fluffy slippers? Join us for the new round of classes and stand tall to stand out.

Have a great week folks, keep those knees up.

From Maggie and the Comedy Matters team :)

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