Heart IntelligenceAnother false opposite we believe we perceive is a gendered battle between "head" vs. "heart." That rational thinking is "masculine" and emotional feeling is "feminine."
We now know that the ability of the head brain to function well depends on the heart--they work together, for everyone. Well regulated sensitivity to our environment is a source of vital information that keeps us safe and strong, It's what keeps athletes in "the zone" and helps our service members heal from and even resist the effects of combat trauma. All humans "love smart" with a strong and sensual heart. |