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One World in a New World with Claudia Noriega Bernstein — Author, Coach, Speaker

Zen Benefiel
2 min readApr 30, 2023

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As we begin to explore the usual dive into early awareness and self-reflections, Claudia reveals knowing she was different, she just wanted to hide it; wanting to ‘fit in’ and not stand out. Little by little, she learned to accept those differences and opt for a feeling of belonging instead.

Do you try to ‘shrink to fit’ in some perceived category the world has shaped for us? Claudia’s reflection of observing this in herself on her own journey may find deep resonance with your own.

Zen shares a brief moment in his journey of how he was taught about the difference in the size of the aura, measurable through a certain technique, and the exponential difference between that if being in the past or future compared to that of being in the present. You’ll find it fascinating, too.

Exploring the notion of boundaries, Claudia explains that boundaries aren’t about teaching people how to behave, they are to protect oneself. She shares some tasty tidbits as she reflects on her life.

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Zen Benefiel
Zen Benefiel

Written by Zen Benefiel

Vulnerable and radically curious toward harmony among people and planet. Co-Executive Director of Live and Let Live Global Peace Movement and Foundation.

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