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What does it mean?
The speaker removes teeth to dance, showing them a good time because they do not bite.
In plain terms
I take out my teeth because they do not bite, then I dance with them.
What can you take from it?
Remove what harms you and play anyway.

Where it applies

  • dealing with pain
  • creative play
  • letting go

Putting it to work

  • reclaiming joy
  • removing pain points

Questions to consider

  • What do you take out to feel free?
  • Can pain be turned to play?

Another view

It uses surreal literalization of pain as teeth.

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