From "Shoulds" to Autonomy

This is an interactive workshop exploring the invisible "shoulds" shaping our decisions, and practical tools for reclaiming autonomy.

Most of us are following rules we never consciously chose. Cultural codes absorbed from family, society, and environment run in the background, dictating how we think we're "supposed" to be.

This session introduces three Japanese concepts as practical frameworks for seeing these codes clearly and choosing consciously:

Ma (間) : The sacred pause. Creating space to notice what's running subconsciously.

Arinomama (ありのまま) : "As you are." Self-acceptance as the foundation for change, not the reward after fixing yourself.

Go-en (ご縁) : Meaningful connection. Redefining strength to include interdependence, not just independence.