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What does freedom feel like when nothing from the past needs to be carried? I can love deeply, fall deeply, learn deeply—and still remain free.  Lighter Than the Sky: The Day I Let Go of My Own Experiences A conversation with myself about wisdom, folly, freedom, and the beautiful art of becoming carefree After a long time, I spoke to myself today. I said, “Listen here, Happy Lady—you are happy and content now. Start using your common sense. It is time to become wise and learn from your past follies.” The moment I heard my own words, I began to laugh. There was something wonderfully absurd about it. Here I was, sitting with myself, giving myself advice as though I were two different people: one trying to become wise and the other refusing to take life too seriously. But as I laughed, my eyes slowly filled with tears. And somewhere between the laughter and the tears, I felt an overwhelming love for myself. I hugged myself. Then I said: “You love yourself deeply. You truly want to see...