Today I would like to share the joy that is Rajiv Surendra
Last week, the algorithm, introduced me to Rajiv Surendra. I can't tell you the joy it gives me to see this person live his most joyful creative life. He is an experience.
During my video binge, he encouraged me to write a letter. I don't really remember when last I wrote an actual letter [not a note] and posted it. So I wrote to mummy dearest, it was such a trip; writing a letter - it put me in some soft dimension, where I felt more immersed, where my words fell with clarity, and I could somehow see her throughout the ages at once.
Rajiv, who is also an actor [and potter, artist, book binder, calligrapher, singer etc etc etc] threw himself into getting the main role for 'Life of Pi', and at the last moment didn't get it. He was crushed, but eventually stopped being so, and has written a book around that experience. What I like about the book is that it isn't some, 'BUT THEN THIS BETTER THING HAPPENED TO ME", it is more of 'shit happens, keep living' - which I feel is the more realistic message to give to people.
What was more pleasing to see [and hear], is that he narrates the Audiobook for Life of PI. I have fallen asleep at the foreword 3 times, because his voice, to me, is a dream.
I hope you will check him out :)
Tamka Out!
Another addition to my Things You have brought into my life. Thank you.
I love that video of his.I also love his art session on HGTV.Ya i cannot get enough of him. what a creative, all over the place and then there is some real depth to when he shares about his challenging times in his ted talk.so nice he showed up in your video algorithm too. now i wanna listen to that audiobook. smile. thank you for sharing this
My goodness! What a fascinating person! He's tried it all, hasn't he? I'll have to watch the letter writing one. It's been such a long time since I have corresponded with someone by letter writing. I do miss it. This was a great read! thank you!!
oh i shall have to go and find him and have a listen, i loved life of Pi and have just found a copy of the book in a charity shop for my children to read. Thankyou!