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Hanane El Fadili shares her perspective on pausing her career when faced with environments that do not align with her principles and vision. She emphasizes the importance of preparing thoroughly before re-engaging, especially when existing structures in the industry are out of place. She also discusses the challenges of marketing her work and the difficulty in finding suitable opportunities, suggesting that the issue often lies with the artists' choices or the scarcity of good opportunities.
Wissal and Rabiaa introduce the Saharaoui race in Dakhla, highlighting its transformative impact on participants. They explain that the race, designed for women, helps them overcome personal challenges and gain a new perspective on life. Many participants, some of whom were battling illnesses or had never considered themselves athletes, found renewed strength and a changed outlook after completing the race. This experience is described as enabling women to believe they can achieve anything.
Hanane discusses her personal reasons for participating in the Saharaoui race. She explains that it is partly to overcome difficult life experiences, especially after the loss of her father, which led to a period of depression. She views the race as a way to push her mental and physical boundaries, akin to becoming a high-level athlete, to regain mental well-being. She also mentions her desire to share this experience with a close friend, further emphasizing the human and personal growth aspect of the race.
The discussion shifts to a philosophical perspective on life's journey, comparing it to the ascent and descent of a mountain climber. Hanane emphasizes that life involves continuous ups and downs, and that these challenges define a person's character and resilience. She speaks about the importance of embracing these 'descent' moments as opportunities for self-reflection and renewal, which ultimately lead to personal growth and a fresh perspective. She notes that taking breaks as an artist allows for a re-evaluation and reinvention of one's craft.
Hanane introduces the concept of 'full consciousness' where one performs every action with complete awareness and focus on details. She illustrates this by focusing on breathing and even the sensation in one's toes to be truly present in the moment. This practice helps to avoid anxiety about the past or future and to embrace the present. She advocates for giving importance to simple acts like eating with full attention, contrasting it with distractions like using a phone during meals.
Hanane shares a personal anecdote about her severe phobia of cats, stemming from a childhood experience of watching a horror film. She recounts a vivid incident during a reality show in Lebanon where, despite her stated fear, a cat was deliberately placed near her while she slept, leading to a traumatic experience. This deep-seated fear highlights how past events can shape intense emotional responses, even to seemingly harmless creatures.
Hanane expresses her profound love for art, stating that she cannot imagine herself doing anything else. She reflects on the doubts and challenges that come with an artistic career, especially after personal losses, but reiterates her unwavering commitment to her craft. She mentions plans to develop new stage shows that combine theater and humor, and to venture into cinema. The discussion also touches upon the cultural aspect of self-promotion, noting that Moroccans are often taught not to boast about their achievements, which can hinder their visibility.
Hanane discusses her future plans including a new collaboration with Rawiya that will allow her to showcase her natural self to the public. She underlines the importance of staying true to her principles and adapting to new platforms like social media while maintaining her artistic integrity. She expresses gratitude to the hosts and looks forward to what lies ahead.