An Old Japanese Tale About A Samurai Quoted by *CRITICAL CONDITION*, an Excerpt From Daniel Goleman's "Emotional Intelligence: Why it Can Matter More Than IQ"

Daniel Goleman, the author of "Emotional Intelligence: Why it Can Matter More Than IQ" talked of an old Japanese tale regarding a samurai seeking answers in regards to heaven & hell from a zen master. The samurai's agitation, and angered response towards the non-responsive monk during the seeking of wisdom was, in the monk's eyes "hell". When the samurai calmed his rage, and sheathed his sword upon learning from his badly influenced feelings he was told that, that response was "heaven". As Critical Condition of Youtube said we too often let our emotions take over, and corrupt any intelligent response that might have taken place in it's stead. This is a balancing act that many intellectuals struggle with, even myself. That balance being the balance between feeling, and thinking clearly. If what we say in shared wisdom is clouded by good feelings, or bad feelings the feelings we share so intelligently can ultimately corrupt an intelligent point being made.

Critical Condition went on in her video to say it's good to take a meditative step back to recognize whether or not your wisdom is pure. Understanding the difference between emotionally led words, and those backed by fact is key to becoming less trapped, and misguided by that which aims to influence you one way or another. As Critical Condition has said meditation is a good tool to combat conflicting feelings. It's advice that I will definitely take to heart as I continue forward into my journey of discovery.

CRITICAL CONDITION ~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LVDJCE6KaE

Emotional Intelligence: Why it Can Matter More Than IQ ~ https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Intelligence-Matter-More-Than/dp/055338371X