Aravinth– Feedback on Level 2 Workshop (2025)
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When I joined Begin to Believe, I did not come with any expectations. I just signed up for Level 1 thinking it would be a nice experience. I was also coming from a very difficult mental space in my life. But what I experienced in that first level was much more than I imagined. The workshop gave me strength, comfort, and a sense of direction. It slowly put me on a path of healing when I did not even know I needed it so badly.
When I was interviewing for Level 2, Vishal told us clearly that it was not for the faint-hearted. At that time, I honestly thought, “How hard can it be?” I felt I had already done a lot of inner work. But Level 2 humbled me in the most beautiful way.
As the classes went on, I realised that I still had so much inside me that I had never really faced.
Each emotion we worked on brought something new to the surface. It was painful at times, but also deeply healing. It was not just about feeling an emotion, it was about finally accepting it, understanding it, and letting it go. Some of these emotions were things I had buried for years or was scared to look at. Slowly, one by one, I started facing them. With every class, I felt lighter, calmer, and more at peace. That is where my real healing began.
What made this journey even more special was watching everyone around me grow.
I saw my peers open up, become vulnerable, and face their inner demons with so much courage. It was beautiful and inspiring. A big part of that was because of Vishal and our mentors, who held our hands through every step of this process. They created a safe space where we could fall, cry, break, and still feel supported.
This experience was something I never imagined when I first walked into the class. Today, I can honestly say I have grown. I am not fully healed yet, but I am a much better person than I was before. For the first time in a long time, I am starting to feel truly happy.
Something else also happened along the way that surprised me. I had joined this workshop thinking it would just be a fun acting class. Unlike many of my peers, I never thought I had a passion for acting. But by the end of Level 2, I realised that I truly love it. Being on stage made me feel alive in a way I had not felt in years. That feeling was pure, honest, and beautiful.
Even though this is an acting workshop, I spoke so much about personal growth because, as Vishal said in the beginning, something like:
“You can be a good person or a bad person, but unless you are true to yourself, you can never be a good actor.”
Through this journey, I feel I have become more truthful to myself and because of that, I believe I have also become a better actor.
Vishal, you came into my life like a ray of light when I was in a very dark place. I am deeply grateful for you. You go above and beyond for your students. No matter how tired, sick, or low you may feel, the moment the class starts, your energy lifts all of us. You teach with your whole heart and soul, and that is something very rare. I truly believe Baba is watching over you and is extremely proud of the work you are doing.
I also want to thank all the mentors who gave us so much of their time, care, and love throughout this journey. And to my batchmates thank you for being so supportive, kind, and fun. This journey would not have been the same without you.
And finally, my deepest gratitude to Baba Ratan Thakore Grant. Without him, none of this would have been possible.
This journey has changed me as a person and as an actor and I will always carry it in my heart.