Joining the Drama club
As a happy introvert, I never had to envision myself on stage spouting lines from a play because I knew it would not be something I would sign up for. As a presenter, I do well when prepared and have minimum butterflies. It’s a quandary. While I admire those who want to show off their skills for being someone else for entertainment, most drama addicts are actually practicing their art amongst us every day.
Stage right please
When I see a colleague or friend creating drama, it’s hard not to look away. It is entertaining to me now but previously seemed pretty tiresome. I know that their ability to play up the moment is designed to increase their needy excitement level and is physically pumping adrenaline pleasurably through their wicked little veins. That surge of energy they experience makes them feel good. It is totally understandable why they are addicted to it.
Encore
The repetition of that surge of energy produced through continuous drama creation eventually results in frustration. Those familiar with the scene that is about to occur know that the actor will end the act in a sad heap due to the lack of attention paid to the crisis at hand. Watching angst be manufactured drains good energy. Those who don’t want to take part look away quickly enough and the circle goes on and on.
Serenely acted
The opposite of high drama is not boring and is often quietly heartfelt. To establish a better dynamic to heightened reality, take the tone down and create intense feelings through more serious connection. It is just as addictive to hear a whisper and takes more attention in the long run. Those who want acknowledgement badly, and you know if it is you, should take two or three or four and develop some new lines. That would get my attention.
Do you find yourself needing to ramp up intensity to be heard? What would happen if you whispered those same words? Is your style of communicating addictive to those you are trying to reach?
