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Psychology24 April 2026

The Upside-Down Triangle of Reality

The Tools With Barry Michels and Phil Stutz

This video introduces the concept of the upside-down triangle of reality as a framework for managing inner emotional states. It explores the importance of grounding excessive excitement, letting go of rigid certainty, and learning to trust lived experience.

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On grounding excitement, dropping certainty, and trusting experience https://barrymichels.substack.com/p/the-upside-down-triangle-of-reality?utm_source=youtube

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