Countless times, and in countless circumstances, I have helped others, and myself, solve issues. And invariably, if we look at an issue in any depth, the first question becomes - do I solve this using my head, or my heart?
Almost without exception, people respond, "With my head, of course!" Certainly, accessing the logical, practical tools that the human mind provides, makes a great deal of "sense". But I would suggest that logic without heart results in a solution that does not serve the whole person - for every person is a product of both their mind and their heart. So a decision based solely on "logic" is not, perhaps, an entirely satisfactory solution.
Solutions need to fit not just the logistical parameters of the issue being dissected, but the emotional dynamics inherent in the mix. The mind may pounce on an "obvious" solution, but how does the heart react? If there is discord between what the mind decides and what the heart desires, how can the two parts of the whole come together?
What I have discovered, after many years of experimentation, is the certainty that a solution made solely on the basis of mental logic, is intrinsically flawed. Unless you are solving a mathematical equation or proving a law of physics, the heart plays a vital role in creating workable solutions that bring about lastingly happy endings.
Someone once said, "Make decisions with your heart. And use your head to make it work out".
I love that.
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Great post Sandra, to add perhaps we could all add heart to the equation when interacting with others. Taking the time to connect the two would perhaps change many knne jerk reactions. I could go on but...
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