Self
Do You Lead With the Mind or the Heart?
The question of leading with the mind or the heart is not a recent one. Long before scientists understood the complexity of emotions, people were asking this question.
Many philosophers would constantly argue that leading with our minds was the best way to go. It was the best way to remain rational and navigate our complex lives. However, several thinkers on the other side sought to encourage people to lead with their hearts.
When we get our hearts broken, we tend to neglect our hearts and turn to lead with our minds. After all, heartbreak is hard, and our mind does a good job of protecting it.
However, as soon as we learn that our ideologies or beliefs are wrong, we go straight back to the heart. We argue with an emotional passion and resist change to make ourselves feel better.
In many cases, it can sometimes feel like our hearts and minds are against one another. They often seek to go in different directions and can leave us feeling confused about what the right thing to do is.
In this article, I hope to explore the different methods of leading one’s life and how a balance is needed to achieve happiness. The question is not so much which one is right, but more how we find a balance between the two.
