My EQ and I
I often forget that my lack of reaction towards insults being hurled at me does not mean that others are equally immunized. It is a shame that after spending many years trying to find out what is the purpose of life (and it is not 42), I do not understand the very fundamental of life, that is having a friendship or kinship.
Earlier on I was informed by a good friend that my problem is having low (close to 0) E.Q. and if he is right, that means that I have difficulties understanding, using, perceiving and managing emotions. I think he might be right on all accounts–I do have problems with emotions (or the lack thereof) which explains why I don’t react to insults. I seek solace in knowing that at least I take criticisms in stride, or so it seems.
Seems like it takes more than sincerity to be a friend although one would argue friends should accept one another for who they are. It is too bad there is no telling who I might have offended with my straight-forward thoughts and random sarcasms that should come as no surprise if no one appreciates them.
Maybe I should stop reading books and start focusing on how to be a human being instead since some things in life are not learned from books but from experience. Well, I hope I won’t burn myself as a result of going out there to make new friends, because you know, nerds can’t go out under the sun.