Improvised with a famous actor—calm, easy and fun instead of anxious
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Susan discovered how meditation transformed her acting career. When asked to improvise with a famous scene partner on set, she remained calm and present instead of anxious—a breakthrough she credits entirely to her daily practice.
Emily's meditation = Life Changing! I just acted in a film, and the director asked me to improvise with my (super famous) scene partner. Before meditation, I would have been anxious and panicked, but thanks to my meditation practice, it was calm, easy and fun.
Susan Blackwell
American actress, writer and singer
United States
Overcome Anxiety & Stress
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Written 4 September 2025·From our original stories site