I observe that an ocean liner can travel at will .it would seem that some sailors found an answer .
I remember a story in the good news about someone who simply used the word," be still" and the waters responded.!
I agree with you about the mind and studies of behaviour concur with this understanding , and that we are strongly influenced by our environment and peers.
So I ask what function does the heart play in mans life. writings throughout recorded history always seems to indicate that it is the seat of love and compassion , is this mass delusion. From my readings most references are in the AD scriptures.