I agree. Both belief and knowledge are useful. If I liken the belief side to the mind (or intellect, such as critical thinking) and the belief side (or faith) more to the heart, when these two faculties are aligned we make better decisions. If a decision is made only from the heart, based on emotion, troubles ensue. If based only on the …
I agree. Both belief and knowledge are useful. If I liken the belief side to the mind (or intellect, such as critical thinking) and the belief side (or faith) more to the heart, when these two faculties are aligned we make better decisions. If a decision is made only from the heart, based on emotion, troubles ensue. If based only on the mind, the magic and joy are at risk. It might even trample feelings and other sensibilities. To that end, I write this poem:
When the heart and the mind are fully aligned,
You surely will not go astray.
When you study it out, thus removing the doubt,
Like a compass, they’ll show you the way.
The key, it would seem, is to work as a team:
Have the heart and the mind work as one.
The mind thinks things through, while the heart feels what’s true.
I agree. Both belief and knowledge are useful. If I liken the belief side to the mind (or intellect, such as critical thinking) and the belief side (or faith) more to the heart, when these two faculties are aligned we make better decisions. If a decision is made only from the heart, based on emotion, troubles ensue. If based only on the mind, the magic and joy are at risk. It might even trample feelings and other sensibilities. To that end, I write this poem:
When the heart and the mind are fully aligned,
You surely will not go astray.
When you study it out, thus removing the doubt,
Like a compass, they’ll show you the way.
The key, it would seem, is to work as a team:
Have the heart and the mind work as one.
The mind thinks things through, while the heart feels what’s true.
And together, they get the job done.