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You Don’t Rush a Scab. So Why Are You Rushing This?

Here’s the truth no one talks about enough: our brains aren’t reliable narrators when we’re too close to our own pain. They scramble data. Invent meaning. Prioritize comfort over clarity.

Sometimes, the bravest thing you can do isn’t push harder. It’s pause longer. It’s letting discomfort speak without trying to silence it. It’s recognizing that the ache isn’t the enemy—it’s the invitation.

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