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My Journey from Conformity to Conscious Living

Breaking free from societal expectations to seek a more authentic and conscious way of living — these are some challenges and revelations encountered while transitioning to more meaningful structures

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Alex de Carvalho
May 18, 2024
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Imagine a life where every step and decision is dictated by societal expectations. That was my reality, shaped by a multicultural upbringing, rigorous education, and a career on a predetermined path.

I was born in Paris to a Finnish mother and a Brazilian diplomat father, and by age twelve, I had lived in six countries across five continents. My upbringi…

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