In "Where My Heart Used to Beat," Sebastian Faulks explores the paradox of thoughts being both an obstacle and a tool for clarity. The idea is that our mind often becomes cluttered with reasoning, making it difficult to achieve true mental clarity. Instead of relying solely on analytical thinking, Faulks suggests that we should turn to our feelings, as they might offer more profound insights into our experiences.

This shift towards feeling implies that emotions can provide a deeper understanding of ourselves than mere logic can. By embracing our emotions and allowing them to guide us, we may discover more valuable truths about our lives and inner selves, moving beyond the barriers that our thoughts can create.