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What does it mean?
Flatten your feathers completely, like pancakes.
In plain terms
Be completely smooth or flat.
What can you take from it?
Achieve total calm or simplicity.

Where it applies

  • meditation
  • preparing a presentation

Putting it to work

  • practice deep breathing
  • remove distractions

Questions to consider

  • When is simplicity too much?
  • How to balance calm and alertness?

Another view

Over‑flattening may suppress needed nuance.

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