There was a time when everything felt personal, every comment, every silence, every mistake. I felt like I had to be “on” all the time. But when I started to see that I didn’t need to take every thought or feeling so seriously, everything softened. In this talk, I’ll share how seriousness arises from self-focus, and how we can return to presence, lightness, and a more honest way of being with ourselves.

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