The Educated Emotion

"Shut up", "stupid", "I'm saving this seat for my friend"... Kids can be a rough crowd. Strong bones and discretion seldom mature at the same rate. Rejection is an inevitable part of growing up. Even the most popular kid on the block is rejected at some point by somebody. Most kids remember at least one in-your-face rejection.  Some pretty girl may laugh at the thought that you would be impetuous enough to ask her on a date or friends can have fresh new comedy for each day to address your new glasses or braces. In most cases of childhood rejection, however, we get over it. We know that it really isn't personal - not in the way that matters long-term anyhow. As we get older, we learn kids aren't really thinking over their decisions to say or do something hurtful, it just happens. Rejection Etiquette As we mature, saying 'shut up' would not be couth, good manners. So, we learn proper rejection etiquette. 1. No, by itself, can b...

What Emotional and Spiritual Intelligence: How to Listen to the Emotions of you and others to receive personal and professional success and problem-solving (and problem prevention) on an individual and organizational level. Listening to your body, mind, and soul. Who You. No matter where you are in life, this site is dedicated to helping you learn, strengthen, and be forever connected to your emotions without being "emotional." By the way, "you" includes me, too! Why Emotions are at the root cause of much of our societal issues. 90% of emergency visits are manifestations of some sort of stress or depression, the amount of money it takes to be "happy" is increasing by the decade, and companies are spending more money than ever on health care and sick days.  How I will discuss and feature News, stories, reflections, studies, interviews, tools and testimonies of how you can increase the emotional and spiritual intelligence of yourself and/or your...