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But oddly, literature seems to contain far more examples of folks being encouraged to follow their hearts than their heads. Why this difference?

My theory: we follow our heads nearly every moment of every day. We are in constant conflict between what we'd really want to do, and what is reasonable or acceptable to do. And nearly always, our heads win out.

Literature is escapism, so it shows people who do what we wished we could do.

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"But oddly, literature seems to contain far more examples of folks being encouraged to follow their hearts than their heads. Why this difference "

Why? Because it the hero's journey and that is what is worth writing about. Heroic archetypes make for a good read.

"OK, but why do we not as often give the reverse excuse, that we cannot do what our listener and head wants, because our heart compels us otherwise?"

Why? Because we may feel vulnerable, or we may simply not know why.

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