My One Thing
I made this for you....
{"My One Thing," a story-talk from Jenna McGuiggan. Can't see the video above? Watch it on Vimeo.}
Later this week I'll post the behind-the-scenes stories about this video.
I'll tell you...
How it was the result of many months (okay, years) of thought.
How I recorded it in a white box theatre in New York City.
How there were two cameras, professional lighting, and a film crew, oh my!
How I was talking to a group of women who totally heard me and had my back so I could be my own shiny self.
How I put on extra make-up, and then wished I had put on more.
How bummed I was when I found out that my skirt, which was the most interesting part of my outfit, wasn't going to be in the frame.
How I've forced myself to watch this video several times through and name what I love about it, even when I don't love what I see on screen.
And how this whole experience has reminded me that I love being on stage -- and pushed me to seek out more stage time.
Reader Comments (38)
I love this video. Thank you.
What a blessing to see you in action, speaking such incredible words of truth, this early morning!
xoxoxoxoxo
XO
Jodi
So proud of you!
PS - You looked BEAUTIFUL.
More. Please!
You were so in your element, Jenna. You made me cry.
(Also, I like you.)
-R
Love you,
Cx
This was beautiful. Thank you so much for being brave and putting this out there. This is exactly what I have needed to hear my whole life. I watched this and cried. I am going to share it with my teenaged daughter who is searching for her "one thing" too.
~Rae
I was just wondering if you are following "dressingyourtruth.com" This style system categorizes people by movement types. Your hairstyle and jewelry are perfect for a Type 1 person, and the fact that you have very diverse interests would fit a Type 1 as well - the bright and animated person. I'm no expert in this system, so I might be totally wrong, but when you described the dichotomies - I suspected you are a Type 1
But you have came to the peace that you are your ONE THING much earlier than I. I arrived at that at the age of 61. My vision board was of a tapestry (yours mosaic) and that all that I am comes together to be ME, and the ONE Thing is the thing I am called and purposed to do - season by season. Thank you for your humble, transparent, and so inspiring video; I may even do one of my own.
Blessings to you this day!