"The heart surrenders everything to the moment. The mind judges and holds back." - Ram Dass
The mind is an amazing thing.
It gives us consciousness.
The ability to think, rationalise, ponder, contemplate.
It has enabled us to become the most dominant species on the planet.
However, it has also become a hindrance to us as individuals.
This has never been more evident than in modernity.
The sophistication of technology and society has grown at an unprecedented rate.
New levels of expectation, standards, and social norms have developed alongside it.
As a result, we are under more pressure than ever to be, think, and act a certain way.
There is immense pressure to conform and strive towards a collectively-worshipped ideal.
This is where the mind acts as an obstacle rather than a brilliant tool.
This is where the mind shrouds our view of reality.
This is where the mind holds us back.
And this is where we need to recruit the wisdom of our hearts.
To lean on our intuition for guidance.
To seek the truth through emotion.
We've been blessed with these amazing gifts as human beings.
The intuition of the heart, the vision of the soul.
The intellect, logic, and rational thinking of the mind.
We must not waste these tools that we've the honour to wield.
We must not rely too heavily on one or the other.
We must seek balance and harmony.
The truth of the soul.
And the logic of the mind.
This opens the path to your true purpose.
To manifestation of your truth.
Strive to live, live to strive.
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