thinks. Thoughts lead to feelings that translate into corresponding actions. The chain of thought-feeling-action continues if not interrupted by the intellect. If we let fearful thoughts create a feeling of panic, then our action is driven by fear caused by our ignorance. However, if we activate our intellect, then, thoughts do not proceed to become feelings and actions. The intellect destroys irrational thoughts as its function is to discriminate and to choose. If we do not use this important aspect of our existence, we will be doomed and ultimately face disaster.
Because we confuse the mind and the intellect; we often let the mind take command. In fact, the mind confuses us and makes us perceive that the mind and the intellect are one and the same. Thus, we do not consciously separate the two and fail to activate the intellect to discriminate. The mind cleverly mixes the myth with the truth. It makes us fear as it blindfolds us from the reality. Because the intellect is asleep, there is no discrimination. Wrong thoughts conquer the battlefield of our mind and hijack all positive feelings to create fear and anxiety. Once our body is kidnapped by the mind and its forces, we make wrong decisions that causes us suffering. Thus, it is important to activate our intellect as it discriminates thoughts of the mind and helps us to realize the truth.