World of Emotions
The origin of the word emotion can be translated as "the energy that moves us". Nothing more, nothing less. Emotions are our "fuel for action”. They are the link between our thinking and our doing. Nothing happens without them.
A New Interpretation
Research shows us that emotions are one of our centers of intelligence. It is a domain in which we experience, learn and, have wisdom. Once we see this, we will wonder why we spend so much time building our intellect and so little learning about our emotions.
We are Emotional Beings
It is not something we get to choose. If a person did not have emotions, they could not function. Just as sleeping, breathing, and eating are normal human functions, so are emotions. We are always in one or more emotions, and they exist to help us live productively.
Emotions are Logical
Although it may sound counterintuitive, emotions have a logic to them. First, they are the connection between our thinking and doing so without them we couldn’t put thoughts into action. Second, every emotion does three things: It gives us information, moves us in a specific way and has a purpose. As you explore the Emoli cards, you will begin to see this logic. Our prediction is you will love it.
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Cynicism
STORY I DISTRUST OTHERS’ APPARENT GOOD INTENTIONS
IMPULSE TO REJECT ALL POSSIBILITIES AND RECRUIT OTHERS TO MY VIEW
PURPOSE MAINTAINS AND BROADENS MY POWER
Confusion
STORY THIS DOES NOT FIT INTO MY UNDERSTANDING
IMPULSE TO TRY TO FIGURE OUT HOW A NEW IDEA FITS INTO MY WORLDVIEW
PURPOSE MAKES SENSE OF THINGS THAT ARE NOT PART OF MY CURRENT UNDERSTANDING
Jealousy
STORY I AM AFRAID I WILL LOSE HIM/HER
IMPULSE TO HOLD ON MORE TIGHTLY TO MY RELATIONSHIPS
PURPOSE FOCUSES MY ATTENTION ON THE QUALITY OF MY RELATIONSHIP
Pity
STORY I AM AWARE OF OTHERS’ SUFFERING AND THEIR NEED FOR MY HELP
IMPULSE TO HELP THOSE WHO CANNOT HELP THEMSELVES
PURPOSE SHOWS ME HOW TO HELP OTHERS WHO NEED SUPPORT