Unity of Mind and Heart ( 03 sept 06 sun)

Unity of Mind and Heart
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Training the intellect does not result in intelligence. Rather, intelligence comes
into being when one acts in perfect harmony, both intellectually and emotionally.
There is a vast distinction between intellect and intelligence. Intellect is merely
thought functioning independently of emotion. When intellect, irrespective of
emotion, is trained in any particular direction, one may have great intellect, but
one does not have intelligence, because in intelligence there is the inherent
capacity to feel as well as to reason; in intelligence both capacities are equally
present, intensely and harmoniously.

Now modern education is developing the intellect, offering more and more
explanations of life, more and more theories, without the harmonious quality of
affection. Therefore we have developed cunning minds to escape from conflict; hence
we are satisfied with explanations that scientists and philosophers give us. The
mind - the intellect - is satisfied with these innumerable explanations, but
intelligence is not, for to understand there must be complete unity of mind and
heart in action.

Book of Life - September 3rd
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