Speaking to the Heart

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6 Many years ago, I heard an expression that resonated with me. I learned it while in Israel, and it seems to be something that rabbis use to teach. The saying goes like this: “If a teacher speaks to the head, the heart will put up walls. But if you speak to the heart, the head will follow.” Perhaps you’ve experienced having a teacher whose knowledge was unquestionable, but you simply didn’t like them; or if you’ve taught young people, you’ve witnessed the truth of the old saying: “Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care.” Speaking to the heart can significantly impact not only teaching but also leading and persuading others. How can