Am I Emotionally Intelligent?

Emotional intelligence is defined as "the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions" while also being aware and accepting the emotions and feelings of others. However does that mean you have to feel and take on the feelings of others? Emotions are a heavy weight to carry yet a lone take on those of another person. However to know yourself is to know your emotions and why you feel them. Therefore, to know someone else is to know and understand their feelings and emotions. Trauma and life lessons can help heighten ones emotional intelligence. The things we go through are simply not who we become but they contribute to what builds us up. Empathy and understanding are also two huge components. Tap into this weeks episode as we uncover our emotional intelligence!