When we build a house what do we use? Building tools are used. When we want to pass our exam what do we do? We study, we use studying as a tool to pass our exam. Many times we think our mind is what defines us, but is this true? are we defined only by our mind? Are there not other factors, such as emotions, our physics and external reality as well as existence that define us and we are part of.
More than anything, the mind is a tool, a tool we can use to enhance ourselves. If we use our mind as a tool to make things happen, we have more control over our choices and our future. We use our minds to interact with the world. It is used to create experiences and construct our perceptions, beliefs and knowledge in the world.
We are part of matter and matter is what universe is made of, therefore by knowing that our experiences of the world is result of our interaction with the world, then we will know that we are part of the world and not separate from it. We have some innate capacities, and these innate capacities are result of our interactions with the world through evolution, this capacity that is pre-programmed in us, allows us not to be merely shaped by environment and experiences. It allows us to impact and influence our environments and also to be creative and have free will, and free choice. This capacity is possible because of our mind and its complexity.