When life becomes overwhelming and stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, or uncertainty make it hard to breathe—how do you come back to yourself? In a culture that rewards constant motion, slowing down makes us feel guilty or selfish. For Teresa Herrera, being present stopped being a luxury—it became her lifeline.

She was a top model, acclaimed stage actress and TV host, art curator, internationally recognized wellness facilitator, and a yoga and meditation teacher for over 20 years. When she faced loss and uncertainty in recent years (the passing of her brother John, and her son’s life-threatening illness), she found her anchor in radical presence. Here, she shares how we can use it to bring more calm, clarity, courage, and meaning into our everyday lives.

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