--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: ...many of our ideas, feelings and…" description: "\"“...many of our ideas, feelings and actions come from the right brain, while the left brain makes up reasons for those ideas, feelings and actions retr..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/692/philippa-perry-17021_brain_many-of-our-ideas-feelings-and-actions-c_1846826.jpg" --- # ...many of our ideas, feelings and actions come from the… ![“...many of our ideas, feelings and actions come from the right brain, while the left brain makes up reasons for those ideas, feelings and actions retrospectively.” quote by Philippa Perry](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/692/philippa-perry-17021_brain_many-of-our-ideas-feelings-and-actions-c_1846826.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/692/philippa-perry-17021_brain_many-of-our-ideas-feelings-and-actions-c_1846826.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/692/philippa-perry-17021_brain_many-of-our-ideas-feelings-and-actions-c_1846826.jpg) > ““...many of our ideas, feelings and actions come from the right brain, while the left brain makes up reasons for those ideas, feelings and actions retrospectively.”” [Philippa Perry](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/philippa-perry/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The brain’s right side generates raw experience; the left side later constructs rational explanations, often after the fact. **In simple terms:** Feelings come first, reasons follow. Key Takeaway Recognize emotions before rationalizing them. Themes psychology brain function self-awareness Mood introspective analytical Type psychological philosophical When to use this quote - therapy sessions - decision making - conflict resolution Key Concepts cognitive neuroscience emotional intelligence Questions to Reflect On - What feelings have you rationalized? - How can you pause before creating explanations? 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