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Why philosophical understanding doesn't automatically change emotional reactions

I understand the theory of non-attachment perfectly but I'm still completely reactive to my ex-husband's emails and feel like a fraud.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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Conceptual grasp of wisdom teachings remains disconnected from visceral patterns and nervous system responses.

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