I've read every book on presence and awareness but I still reach for my phone the moment I feel any discomfort, and I'm starting to think all this spiritual knowledge is just another distraction.
More people experience this than they realize.
The mind co-opts contemplative concepts to avoid the direct experience of difficult sensations and emotions.
“Where Are You with Experiential learning — Dewey and Kolb?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.