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Many cases of heart transplants (through the recipient feeling NEW desires to different things) shows that perhaps the heart IS the seat of emotions. Chassidus was right allll along... :)
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wow the last part about being a G-dly being simply because you have the humanistic quality of a struggle between your heart and your mind was very beautifully explained. this no longer makes me feel uncomfortable about having a conflict within myself...now i feel as if i am "normal" and it is the way G-d has sought to create man in his abundant kindness.... B"H, but the fact that we are constantly trying to achieve this "homeostasis" and maintain a balance between the heart and mind, a seemingly impossible thing is what truly makes us holy, and all the more capable to be receptacles to bring further holiness to this seemingly dark and unholy world. Thank you so much for this enlightening interview!
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While I enjoyed this lecture very much and agree with the concept of separation of mind and heart, I must point out that the "heart" ie: physical organ is NOT the seat of emotion, but only a representation of feelings that are generated by chemicals in the brain. So, while much of what you say has applicable truth, the connection between "heart" as emotion, and mind, is much closer than described.
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Master Mind
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The sages teach that the mind, by its very nature, has the ability to master the heart... (16:51) | |
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| Chabad is an acronym for chochmah, binah and daat, which are commonly translated as wisdom, understanding and knowledge. Learn the mystical meaning of these three intellectual soul powers.
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| Everyone is looking for more happiness in their lives; but what is the magical formula for attaining true joy in life?
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| We are commanded to love every Jew at all times; but is this really doable and what exactly is this love that is demanded of us?
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| G-d is not found in what is, but in what is becoming, in what is being done...
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| There are three conditions in life: good, evil and the holy.
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| For man and G-d to be in relationship with each other there must be some common denominator that bridges the gap between the finite and the infinite.
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| For the mitzvah which I command you this day, it is not hidden from you, neither is it far off… Rather, the thing is very near to you, in your mouth, and in your heart, that you may do it.
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| The parents’ behavior and virtue significantly affects the molding of their child from the very earliest of stages and onward.
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| Does the universe have intelligence and consciousness; is it not far more complex than the human brain?
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| The concept of prayer seems paradoxical: asking G-d, who is infinite and all knowing, to grant us our puny needs and desires?
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A New Definition of Human Nature
Ultimately, psychology doesn't provide the answers. It's a method of dealing with malfunctions or dysfunctions, not a system for healthy living.
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| Our Sages teach: “tzedakah, charity, is equivalent to all the mitzvot combined”. Why such great emphasis on this individual mitzvah?
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| How to argue intelligently with the voice of temptation – the kabbalistic approach in dealing with the "yetzer hara."
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| What's so bad about sin? If I'm not hurting anyone, why does G-d care?
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