Since the inception of humanity, man has been trying to 'know' things. Not knowing makes him restless and vulnerable. Hence he tried to find to the things tangible or intangible, and so did he began his search.
At the turn of 19 the century when psychology was not a established science a concept of intelligence was introduced. It was elaborated, researched, studied and established. The quest did not settle there. In the final decades of 20th century a young Psychological researcher named Daniel Goleman put forth for the first time the concept and theory of Emotional Intelligence (EQ).
To elaborate further for the reader to understand, Emotional Intelligence (EI) comprises of five fundamental factors.
They are:
1)Self Awareness
2) Self Regulations
3) Empathy
4) Self Motivation
5) Managing Relations
These facets of Emotional Intelligence contribute significantly on how a person behaves, or what personality he or she projects.
Moreover the ability of a person to succeed mostly depend on these facets of Emotional Intelligence. Whereas cognitive intelligence merely contribute 1/5 th to a persons success.
Good emotional intelligence also ensures good health and good attitude.
A person having strong emotional intelligence is satisfied and at peace with himself. A quality essential for spiritual unfolding of an individual.
All in all, be keen to keep yourself emotionally intelligent and spread the joys of knowing things and people.