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Discerning Instinct from Anxiety

Visceral vs. Cognitive

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Sidse Powell
Jun 25, 2023
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After reading Gavin de Becker’s book, The Gift of Fear, I embarked on a quest to unearth my past experiences and find my instincts. I wanted to re-listen to what they were saying and see how I responded to them. In essence, I began a process of training myself to trust myself by delving into my memories.

But what’s the difference between instinct and anx…

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