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Receiving Attention; Nourishing or Terrifying?

How comfortable are you when: you are anticipating performing being in front of an audience: to dance, to sing, to speak, to act? You are in the role of teacher? You are on a first date? You realize that you are going to become, or already HAVE BECOME the center of other's attention? If you feel anxious, get ill, or generally experience deep discomfort, this video may give you some insight as to why. It offers a unique viewpoint about what may be happening, and how you may be able to overcome and even CURE your distress in these situations.

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