Periagoge
Problem
Toward Joy

Lighten Up

Nasguide
The Pattern

Seriousness has become a prison. At some point being serious became how you signalled that you were worth taking seriously — and now you can't find the door out. But the fool sees what the serious miss.

What Mastery Looks Like

The capacity to experience genuine delight and play

Helpful guides
Nas
Play & Joy
Peri
Recognize this pattern?

Peri can help you tell whether this pattern is really the one you’re caught in, and point you toward where to start.

The Path Forward
This pattern is guided by Nas. When you’re ready to work through it, Nas can help you find the path — or ask Peri where to start.
Work with Nas
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Working through lighten up?

Tell Peri what you’re noticing, and start where it actually helps.