“He who blesses his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it will be counted a curse to him” (Proverbs 27:14).
In many fundamental ways, people are similar. Every one likes to be treated with respect, kindness, and consideration. “Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them” (Mat. 7:12).
In many unique ways, people are wired different. Men and women are different intellectually and emotionally. Some people are night owls; others are roosters. Some are extroverts; others are introverts. There are people who thrive in noisy, chaotic situations, and others who shut down in them. It is because of this that a wise person seeks to ever increase his Emotional Intelligence.
According to Chat GPT: Emotional Intelligence is the ability to recognize and understand emotions in yourself and others, manage your emotional responses, and use that awareness to guide your thinking, decisions, communication, and relationships. Its key components include: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and relationship management.
A person with high Emotional Intelligence will not use a loud voice early in the morning with his friend…
- If his friend is not a “morning person” (wrong time of the day).
- If his friend is an introvert who likes quiet (wrong volume).
- If his friend’s most meaningful avenue for your expression of love and appreciation is quality time, receiving gifts, or acts of service (wrong “Love Language”).
A wise person follows the Golden Rule follower and seeks to have a high E. I.
