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Scenario

Why we offer distraction instead of presence

My best friend is going through a divorce and I keep sending them memes instead of asking how they are really doing because I am afraid of their answer.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The impulse to help others avoid pain through entertainment can be a projection of our own inability to sit with difficult emotions.

Your guide for this
Nas
Nas works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The sacred clown?”

Peri

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.

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