The Pattern
The avoidance of feeling isn't neutral. Every time an emotion is pushed away, it goes somewhere — and it usually comes back bigger or sideways. The emotions you're avoiding are actually carrying information.
What Mastery Looks Like
A stable, grounded relationship with the present moment
The Path Forward
Work through it with Patan
Guides on this pattern, each one a conversation you can start rather than an article you read.
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