“Minds are open only when hearts are open”-such a simple sentence that has so much meaning and so much to teach us. When our heart is open, only then can it work in harmony with our mind. Only an open minded man is capable of making a change….a good change in this world but for that he needs to be open hearted too.
The heart can simply be defined as a hollow muscle that pumps blood throughout the blood vessels by repeated a rhythmic contraction which is why we cannot live without it. But no, this isn’t it. There is so much more to our heart! it is that part of the body…..that ‘part of us’ which bears all our emotions-love,hate,fear,anger,pain and what not! A man’s heart decides what kind of a person he is, it defines him.
What is an ‘open heart’? An open heart receives with joy and gratitude, all the love that it gets and also gives it all back with honesty. An open heart feels comfortable saying “let’s try” or “we will find a way”. It is strong and loving. It does not judge people without knowing them and is wise. An open heart sees possibilities. An open heart……well, one can go on and on.
Mind-an element of a person that enables him to think, to feel and to be aware of his surroundings and experiences. A brilliant minded person is capable of doing brilliant things but an open minded person is capable of doing things that are far…..…far better than just brilliant.
Who is a person with an ‘open mind’? A person with an open mind isn’t judgmental. He understands that different people will look at a particular situation differently and come to opposite conclusions based on their own perspectives, priorities and experiences. We know what the mind is and what the heart is. We also know who an open hearted or an open minded person is. Now, all we have to know is the true meaning of the sentence “minds are opened only when hearts are opened”. This basically means that once you open your heart, you see the world from a