For most of my life, I had little to no access to my emotions. My first therapy session ended when the therapist asked "where do you feel it in your body?". It left me angry and frustrated (and yes, unaware of feeling both).
As a behavioral strategist and a systems thinker who has worked with techies, innovation boards and world-renown scientists, I understand the comfort of intellect and rational thought. I also know that we use theories and philosophical thoughts as bodyguards to our not-so-pleasant feelings and to obscure the truth.
I know what it takes to change that. When it clicks, it feels like gaining a superpower: you see more clearly, feel more fully, and stop being in your own way.