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The human heart is beautiful. The human heart can know secrets deeper than any mind could know. The mind cannot contain G-d, but deep inside the heart there is a place that can.

Yet there is nothing more dysfunctional than a brain controlled by emotions. In fact, the finest mind is capable of the most horrid crimes when under the heart's management.

Let the heart be quiet and hear out the mind. In that quiet listening, she will discover her true beauty and her deepest secrets will awaken.

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From the wisdom of the Lubavitcher Rebbe; words and condensation by Tzvi Freeman. To order Tzvi's book, "Bringing Heaven Down to Earth, click here. Rabbi Freeman is available for public speaking and workshops. Read more on his bio page.

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Posted: Aug 13, 2008

Likewise Concerning the Mind

And likewise concerning the mind: highly intelligent people justify/rationalize all kinds of things based upon their intellectual reasoning and conclusions, such as the unabomber, and those who promote atheistic ideologies, including communism and fascism. So I don’t think we can rely on our minds and intellect for moral guidance either. Which begs the question as to what is a reliable source for moral guidance, and by what means do we “keep our eyes open”. Scripture is not the answer, because any claimed “revealed” scripture, including the Torah, can be, and has been, manipulated by the intellect to rationalize and justify just about any kind of action. However, I believe that our real conscience has Divine origins, and deep down, we know what is right and what is wrong. So yes, I do believe in the ability of humanity to tap into the source of true Divine Guidance, but I am not a naïve idealist, and recognize humanity’s many shortcomings and failings, so I will also keep my eyes open.

Posted By Zorach, Decatur, GA

Posted: Aug 13, 2008

A quiet heart

Isn't it all about balance?

A head injury turned me into a "left-sided" thinker, very analytical, logical and somewhat cold (for lack of better word.)

My heart, however, gives me warmth and makes me, sometimes, a too caring person, often to the detriment of my own health and well-being.

The best times have been when my mind, heart and soul were in alignment, a straight line. It feels like harmony and I wish it happened more often.

Posted By Karin Kruger, Oklahoma City, OK

Posted: Aug 12, 2008

Re: The Divine Higher Heart

Sadly, I have seen too many people who committed moral crimes, claiming, "My inner heart told me it was right."

It's nice to believe in humanity. It's good to keep your eyes open at the same time.

Posted By Tzvi Freeman, Thornhill, Canada

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Getting Past the Mind


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	Supermind


	The Convenient Mind


	A Real Fool


	Being Not That


	Memory


	Mind Over Matter


	A Quiet Heart


	Mind and Heart


	Harmony


	Mental Limits


	Waking Up G‑d


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