| I wouldn't be able to tell just from the words which one came from where by the examples given. But to answer your question I believe that the mind is the interface point for the spirit, as the spirit is likely on a different plane of existence than our physical form. Once example might be a person who is being kept alive by machines, with no obvious brain damage, but still has no notable higher activity. It is speculative, but then all scientific theory starts with observance and speculation. Just remember people used to think the Earth was flat, and the Sun went around us.
I am no linguist, but it seems to me that the wording a person uses would be a questionable indicator as to whether what is said came from mind alone or heart first.
As an example, I am a poet (I really am), and have written on many topics without direct personal experience. Many people would read those works and feel as though I was speaking from experience instead of using my imagination. Therefore the way we use words can only be one of many indicators used to determine from whence the thought originated.
This could also be relavant to something else I have theorized. The spirit (heart) is based in emotion, and gives us our main motivation outside of direct survival needs. The body (flesh) is based solely in the physical senses, and provides motivations based on those needs or wants. Still the mind (brain) is based in logic, and acts as the filter for determining action and can trump either of the previous two. In the end though all three must work together for a person to function well.
Anyway, feel free to ignore me if you think I am just rambling... Many people do. |