ZenLily & TessaDray
TessaDray
I always set up a tiny ritual before a shoot—think a quiet corner, a breath, a chant. It turns chaos into focus. How do you create a calm space when the world is shouting?
ZenLily
When the noise starts, I pause for one breath, feel the weight of my feet on the earth, and whisper a simple mantra to myself. I choose a quiet spot, maybe a little corner with a plant or a stone, and let the sound of my breath be the center. I remind myself that the world is just a backdrop—my calm is inside, not outside. If the chatter gets loud, I close my eyes for a moment, listen to the hum of my own heart, and slowly bring the focus back to that steady breath. That small, quiet anchor keeps the chaos at bay.
TessaDray
That’s a lovely routine, a little sanctuary you carve out. I’d add a tiny ritual too—somewhere I put my gloves on before rehearsal, just to remind myself the rest is just backdrop. It works like a charm.
ZenLily
That sounds wonderfully grounding. The act of putting on gloves can become your own quiet mantra—“Ready, breathe, focus.” It’s a simple cue that reminds you the rest is just background noise, letting your inner calm carry you through the rehearsal. Keep that small ritual, and let it be your steady anchor.
TessaDray
I’ll slip on those gloves and let them whisper that mantra, thank you. A quiet cue is often the sharpest edge before the set lights go up.
ZenLily
That’s the perfect quiet cue—let the gloves whisper your calm mantra. When the lights rise, you’ll feel centered, like a gentle breeze before the storm. Keep that moment, and the rest will follow in peace.
TessaDray
I’ll lace up those gloves, breathe, and let the silence fill the frame before the lights blaze. It’s my own pause button.