High Level Architecture of the Mind, Emotion, and Will
Emotion
Mind
Will
Mind ↔ Emotion
Emotion → Will
Mind ↔ Will
Examples of What Each Element Provides
Mind
Mind provides understanding, perspective, and possibilities. The mind understands and imagines.
Emotion
Emotion provides energy, value, and connection. Emotion moves us.
Will
Will directs and commits energy toward action. The will chooses and sustains.
How the Functions Interact
Emotion → Mind
Emotions influence attention, perception, and interpretation. Emotion assigns value and tells the mind what matters.
Mind → Emotion
Thoughts, beliefs, memories, and interpretations shape emotions. They change how we feel.
Emotion → Will
Emotion energizes and motivates.
Mind → Will
Mind informs planning and shows possibilities. The mind can examine, question or reject possible paths, providing information that can guide choice and action.
Will → Mind
Will engages the mind to focus, plan, and solve problems.
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