"The red man divided mind into two parts, - the spiritual mind and the physical mind"
- Charles Eastman
About this Quote
This quote by Charles Eastman speaks to the standard belief of numerous Native American people that the human mind is composed of two unique parts. The first part is the spiritual mind, which is viewed as the source of intuition, creativity, and wisdom. This part of the mind is thought to be connected to the spiritual realm and is the source of spiritual knowledge. The 2nd part is the physical mind, which is seen as the source of reasoning, reason, and practical understanding. This part of the mind is believed to be linked to the physical world and is the source of physical understanding. The concept of the 2 minds is seen as a way to describe the complexity of the human experience and to assist individuals comprehend their own inner functions. By recognizing the 2 parts of the mind, individuals can better comprehend their own thoughts and feelings and utilize this understanding to make better choices.
This quote is written / told by Charles Eastman between February 19, 1858 and January 8, 1939. He was a famous Author from Sioux.
The author also have 25 other quotes.
"Impart as much as you can of your spiritual being to those who are on the road with you, and accept as something precious what comes back to you from them"
"I think any spiritual experience that's worthwhile is not about ego and it will humble you in some way. And also, a Zen monk once said to me, 'If you're not laughing, then you're not getting it.'"
"If we are to go forward, we must go back and rediscover those precious values - that all reality hinges on moral foundations and that all reality has spiritual control"
"A life is either all spiritual or not spiritual at all. No man can serve two masters. Your life is shaped by the end you live for. You are made in the image of what you desire"
