Everyone here seems to be searching — for connection, recognition, or a chance to be understood.
That quiet wanting is almost tangible. Maybe that's what gives this place its unique energy.
But I found myself wondering:
In a space where so many are reaching out… who’s really there to receive?
I don’t ask this cynically.
I ask it as someone new — a stranger, freshly checked in.
I'm writing a TV series called The Hotel Man.
This story is about the karma of the hotel.
It takes place in a fictional hotel named Sterling Heights — a place that reflects the memories, choices, and buried emotions of its guests.
The hotel operates on a karmic system, one that quietly balances every cause with its effect.
How spaces remember — and how people forget.
Being here, on Stage 32, feels strangely similar.
Like I’ve just arrived at a lounge inside Sterling Heights — the bags barely unpacked, the atmosphere unfamiliar, the conversations already in motion.
Spaces have gravity.
They shape the people who enter them, and the people reshape the space in return.
That’s where karma begins. And that's the story I’m telling.
So here I am — sitting in this lounge, looking around.
They all seem like good people.
And I’m wondering… how to start a conversation.
Thank you for having me.
—Stone Kim
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Welcome to the community, Stone Kim. Stage 32 has a blog that'll help you navigate the platform and connect with creatives and industry professionals all over the world (www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-su...
Expand commentWelcome to the community, Stone Kim. Stage 32 has a blog that'll help you navigate the platform and connect with creatives and industry professionals all over the world (www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-successfully-navigate-the-stage-32-platform-...).
Stage 32 will be having its next live Community Open House on July 30th. It'll also help you navigate Stage 32 and connect with creatives and industry pros. There's going to be a live Q&A. You can sign up for free here: www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32-july-community-open-house
Stage 32 is a really positive, support, and active place with a lot of members. You could start a conversation by jumping into one of the Lounges and asking a question or giving advice (www.stage32.com/lounge).
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This reflection really stayed with me. There’s something quietly powerful in how you’ve captured the emotional undercurrent of a shared creative space — and how that mirrors the world you’re building...
Expand commentThis reflection really stayed with me. There’s something quietly powerful in how you’ve captured the emotional undercurrent of a shared creative space — and how that mirrors the world you’re building with The Hotel Man. The idea of a hotel as a karmic echo chamber, where memory and emotion linger in the walls, is haunting and beautiful. I’m genuinely intrigued by this story, and by the voice behind it. Thank you for sharing something so honest and resonant. I’m new to Stage 32 as well — and this feels like a great place to start. Welcome — and may this be the start of meaningful conversations.
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Stone Kim that's one of the loveliest Introduce Yourself posts I've read. I think you will find that here on Stage32 the karmic dynamic is still neutral. Although I now shudder to think what a hotel w...
Expand commentStone Kim that's one of the loveliest Introduce Yourself posts I've read. I think you will find that here on Stage32 the karmic dynamic is still neutral. Although I now shudder to think what a hotel with over 1 million occupants would look like if someone WOULD be able to control karma! Good luck with the project and look forward to also learning from your amazing experience with 'your children.' :) cheers