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Angels in Your Heart
Ancient philosophers already discussed the power and intelligence of the human heart. Aristotle regarded the heart as the center of reason, thought, and emotion. The Arab philosopher Abu Nasr al-Farabi believed that the brain was subordinate to the heart. Also, the French philosopher Auguste Comte stated in the 19th century that the brain should serve the heart.
The soul is the seat of wisdom. But what fascinates us so much about the heart? Have we wholly ignored anything with our modern science? No, because for a few decades, we have known that our heart has a network of about 40,000 neurons that are comparable to our brains. In other words, our heart has its intelligence, the heart’s intelligence….
The practice of meditation also ensures coherent cooperation between the heart and the brain. In a meditative state, the heart produces different patterns than in a stressful situation. The same goes for emotions. Under the influence of positive emotions, such as appreciation, gratitude, and joy, the heart shows a coherent state, where the heart, breathing, and blood pressure work together in optimal condition.
The human heart is a mysterious, intelligent and powerful organ. Not only does the heart constantly pump the blood around, it also has a still underestimated intelligence and even a memory of its own.
