Hello, fellow actors,
Happiest of days of holly, sweets, and magic to you!
I used this same image for my screenwriting post, but it means something different to me in the acting part of me.
As actors, we give it all: to the story, to the character, to the industry...and we keep on, on, and on.
But, take a look at this candle...it's almost done. Its light, that beautiful flame, is steady, and effortless, yet the lovely thing, concept even, holding it, wanes away.
This year, my acting self, and how I see, feel and embody this part of my work, is going through what the candle is embodying. I'm letting the old me, the old way of doing things, the old way of approaching acting, to end. Gently, softly, and with gratitude.
The flame remains, as the wax melts away...and a new, pure, marvelous new candle, the real, pure, joyous me, will begin in 2026.
Perhaps, we can all do this: reflect, and let whatever is done...in our way of thinking about our acting careers, methods, habits...that which no longer serves us, but gets in our way, or that which no longer speaks our flame...remain in 2025. And, with love, and kindness, and lots and lots of gratitude, say goodbye, and just be. Be, in openness, and freedom, to welcome a new way, and a new year of success, work, and joy.
May everyone here have peace, love and light, and if not readily there...may you find it in your hears.
Ending 2025 with gratitude, and ready, for that January 1, 2026 bell to ring.
Abrazos,
Juliana Philippi
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Happy holidays to you.
May the new year be full of success, the realization of your dreams, love, happiness, and everything you hope for. I just saw on your account that you’ve won 18 awards—that’s incredible. Congratulations, and may you achieve even more next year.
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Meriem Bouziani The merriest and most wonderful holidays to you too, Meriem! Success, love, light and peace be in your heart, you are truly a wonderful and brilliant voice in this community, to me very much so : ) Lol, yeah, they're awards, and it's just time, and keeping on the path, giving up...it's a word, a concept, I care to see in the rearview mirror, and wave goodbye at it, lol. Cheers!!!
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Thank you very much Juliana Philippi
I’m so happy to meet you and to be part of this creative community.
the story sounds so good keep going.
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Hi Juliana. I'm a feature film director who writes his own screenplays. I live in Glendale, California now; but my favorite location is Malibu. So I write screenplays for Malibu locations only.
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Merry Christmas! The message is beautiful and appreciated! Thank you!
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Wendy Kay Merry Christmas to you too!!! Thank you, I am happy it resonated with you : )
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Happy Holidays!
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Haley Mary Happy Holidays Haley!
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Happy holidays @Juliana
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Richard Antie Happy Holidays to you too!