It’s a sad truth of life that when we grow older, we tend to become less spontaneous
and less creative as we acquire more social anxiety. A lot of times, we’re so worried
about what others think of us that we have no idea how to relax and be ourselves.
The generally agreed principle in psychology is that social anxiety has to do with the
ego. While the ego is something that we tend to protect and cherish (See Donald Trump), the good news is that long-term meditation works to strip away the
ego. And if you want proof of the joy and spontaneity that a lifetime of meditation
can bring, just watch these clips of the Dalai Lama goofing around with his chum,
Desmond Tutu.
Conclusion of a 7 part series on Self-Awareness
(1) Doubt (2) Criticism (3) Discovery (4) Awareness (5) Discipline (6) Compassion
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