Cascade IX
The Cascade of Heart
Before reason there is feeling, and feeling has its own intelligence. These are the rules for the part of us that cannot be argued with.
On Anger
“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.” Book of Proverbs, c. 700 BC
On Joy
“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” Book of Psalms, c. 500 BC
On Listening
“He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.” Book of Proverbs, c. 700 BC
On Presence
“Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.” Gospel of Matthew, c. 80 AD
On Loneliness
“And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone.” Book of Genesis, c. 600 BC
On Gratitude
“Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.” Book of Psalms, c. 500 BC
On Sorrow
“A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance.” Ecclesiastes, c. 250 BC
On Reading Another Person
“Man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.” First Book of Samuel, c. 550 BC