Head and Heart

First it was the head. The habit of thinking through and making decisions. Command and control. Feelings are silly. Stay powerful. Logic and rationalism reign.

Then it was the heart. Intuition is far more powerful. Logic has limitations. Trust your instincts and all will work out to be the best. Much better than logic can ever muster. God has a better plan for you than your intellect can conceive. Go with the flow. Don't think!

And then there was confusion. When the intellect abandons its seat, Maya takes over seamlessly. Thoughts go wayward. The intellect is confused, frustrated... this is not really the promise of God's better plan... but then it has abdicated its responsibilities...and must keep quiet. Old habits take over thoughts, words and actions...the senses declare independence. The intellect watches on horrified... not knowing what to do.

'What are my rights and responsibilities? When must I be a master, when must I be a child?' The intellect is confused. Hmmm.

Check and change. As long as things are within Shrimat, within the boundaries of the most elevated code of conduct, everything is fine. Anytime the code of conduct is transgressed, the intellect should swing into action and take control. Check and change. Freedom comes with responsibility.

'How do I know when to check...and when to let loose?'
You will know, because you will begin to feel uneasy...
When thoughts, words and deeds are within Shrimat, there is joy, there is peace, there is love...there is contentment.