Thinking, Feeling, and Knowing
Mind/ Masculine Essence (Intellectual Knowing)
Knowing with the mind is rational and analytical. It comes from learning through logic, reasoning, and experience. The mind processes facts, data, and truths.
For example, the mind helps us solve math problems, remember historical facts, or understand complex ideas. It is also responsible for conscious thinking. When we "know" something intellectually, it comes from deliberate thought.
Examples are knowing how to use a machine or the steps to complete a task.
Heart/ Feminine Essence (Intuitive Knowing)
Knowing with the heart is more about intuition and emotions. This type of knowing doesn't need logic. It often comes as a "gut feeling" or instinct.
For instance, you might feel something is right or wrong without clear evidence. Or you may feel a connection with someone before truly knowing them.
The heart is also tied to emotional intelligence. Knowing how you or others feel is emotional knowledge, which affects relationships, empathy, and decision-making.
Examples include understanding someone's emotions or knowing how to comfort a friend.
Blended Knowing
True knowing is often a mix of the heart and the mind. We often combine rational thinking from the mind with emotional insights from the heart to make decisions.
For example, when making a big life decision, we consider both logical pros and cons (mind) and how the choice feels or matches our values (heart).
Furthermore, the mind is electric, radiating out the thoughts of our most focused intentions, while the heart is magnetic, amplifying the intensity to bring in all that we manifest.
In summary, knowing comes from both the mind and the heart. The mind gives us logical and conscious knowledge, while the heart offers emotional and intuitive insights. Balancing the two helps us understand things more fully, relate better to others and ourselves, and live happier lives.