Our friend group has this running joke where we dramatically overreact to tiny inconveniences like a wilted flower or spilled coffee, treating them like profound tragedies with elaborate mourning rituals. But now when real sadness enters our lives, we don't know how to be serious together without feeling like we're betraying our whole dynamic.
More people experience this than they realize.
Comedy becomes a cage when it's the only language a group knows for processing the bittersweet nature of existence.
“Where Are You with Japanese aesthetic play — mono no aware in comedy?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.