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For example, a moisturizer is not going to treat depression or meaningfully improve cognition in a clinical sense, but there is real value in recognizing the connection between sensory experience and the nervous system.
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Hearing the volume, seeing the lights and getting a sense of crowd energy in advance helps avoid sensory shock in the moment.
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Someone who develops a moral commitment to change may be more receptive to counseling.
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Governed by the ever-changing moon, a celestial body associated with feelings, memories, comfort and our inner world, Cancers are highly receptive to their surroundings, often sensing tension before anyone says a word.
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“Afferent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afferent. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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