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What does it mean?
Alcohol lowers inhibitions and encourages boldness and passion.
In plain terms
Drinking makes people braver and more emotional.
What can you take from it?
Substances can alter courage and emotion.

Where it applies

  • socializing
  • conflict
  • romance

Putting it to work

  • monitor alcohol intake
  • be mindful of altered states

Questions to consider

  • Does alcohol create courage or mask fear?
  • What drives your passion?

Another view

Courage can exist without alcohol.

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