I
watch people and their priorities, their values and now, after I.Q. and E.Q.,
have coined a new one...S.I.Q., the Sensitive Intelligence Quotient. To be
intelligent is great. But to disregard the feelings of others and show your
intelligence may not be a great asset.
I
recently came upon such a case of two friends. One, being emotional, fell out
with a common acquaintance. The other, not understanding why, continued not
only to support that person but openly flaunted her liking. This is bound to
have a very logically emotional outcome, that of the distancing of the two
friends.
Could
the second friend have used the S.I.Q here? I definitely think so. She could
have supported the third person quietly and understanding the emotions of her
friend and respecting them.
I
find that in life, we lack this sensitivity towards even close people. Does it
show a lack of love? Or a very active ego that does not see beyond? Is it
judging others? ....
I
feel sad to see that where there could have been love, closeness, being there
for each other, one person's thoughtlessness can strain a relationship,
sometimes, even to a point of "no return". Each of us needs to
examine whether we have done this at one time or another. And correct ourselves
in the interest of a long term relationship. And for the sake of the love
shared earlier. Nothing is worth giving up close relationships for like
parents, siblings, and friends.
Surekha
Kothari
surekhakothari.wordpress.com
Speakingtree Blog: www.speakingtree.in/public/surekhakothari
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