Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Your EQ

While waiting for one of my teenagers to come home from a football game, I tuned in to a panel of brain specialists on Larry King Live.  They discussed research on a broad range of areas related to our brains.  Near the end, Larry asked, "what is it that makes one brain smarter than another?"  Each had a specific answer, however, I liked what one of the panelists said about the importance of taking care of our brains.  The choices we make lead to positive or negative consequences for our brains.

"The smartest brains are the ones that figure out unique ways to build stronger relationships with others", one of the scientists said.  "Your EQ (emotional quotient) determines just how effective you are at getting along with others.  It is even more important than your IQ.  What you choose to feed your brain impacts this."

I am going to study this in greater detail.  It fits in with what Jesus commands...love one another as you love yourself.  In order to do this well, we need to understand our own brains, how trauma can cause the brain to function below it's potential.  We need to learn the importance of taking care of our brains and the bodies they are attached to.  What is your EQ?  Are you ready to reach your brain's potential?  It starts with the desire to understand what your brain needs to be your best...

2 comments:

Spirit Warrior said...

Wow, what an interesting blog. The Bible says, "As a man thinks, so he is." Thinking on positive thoughts and confessing them will dictate your future. Thanks for the blog, Mike!

Michael Mulligan said...

Thank you, Spirit Warrior and congratulations on your latest award at the Writer's Guild Conference. It is nice to see the Ramona writers getting recognized for books that are Christian-centered. You and Byron are doing so much to help the rest of us develop the gifts God has given us. Blessings to you and your family.