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This internal disconnect reveals a universal struggle: our bodies often know what’s true long before our minds accept it. From the neck down, the body's signals were clear, yet the conscious mind spun in circles, seeking certainty where there was none. The frustration comes from this dissonance—the hesitation and doubt that prevent us from trusting our gut instincts.
The Dilemma of Rationalization
Many can relate to the scene where an initial, intuitive "no" could stand as a definitive rejection, but then the rational mind intervenes, attempting to rationalize or suppress that instinct. The common culprit? A societal and cultural conditioning that champions rationality as the sole valid means of knowing.