Exploring EmoSensitivity: The Interplay of Emotion and Sensitivity

Let me introduce a new term: EmoSensitivity.

This concept blends emotion and sensitivity into one cohesive idea. Emotions revolve around feeling, while sensitivity pertains to perceiving and reacting. Together, they create a rich and complex understanding of human feelings—a sort of Gemini symbol for the psyche.

EmoSensitivity encapsulates the dual nature of emotions. I often find that my own feelings can pull me in ways that hurt others. Does this make me a narcissist?

To explore my EmoSensitivity, I’ve delved deep into my psyche. Yes, I now might be overusing the term, but bear with me.

While I’m comfortable with this concept, I’m still searching for balance.

Am I empathetic? A deep compassion for those in pain, but there are times when my understanding falters.

To gain clarity, I check two key factors: my connection to the situation and the person involved, and my ability to set aside my emotions to listen.

Listening, although simple, has layers—active and passive. I’ll delve into this complexity later, but for now, the primary signals of empathy are compassion and the effort to understand.

Here’s where it gets complex: Is there a bias obstructing my empathy?

In sports, you can’t play offense and defense with the same mindset. Instead, you adapt your role based on the needs of the moment.

Balancing empathy with self-awareness demands adaptability. High self-awareness entails recognizing and understanding your own feelings.

Self-reflection often reveals the best in me; but, there are times when action isn’t required. Empathizing has its limits.

I’ve drawn emotional boundaries in my life—rules and limits on what I can and should do.

By bringing these boundaries into my self-awareness, I can better identify my feelings. I have the power to accept or reject them based on these limits.

My mind reminds me that I don’t need to accept every feeling that arises. Building emotional resilience is essential in this process.

Here’s my formula:

• Awareness = Self-Reflection + Emotional Resilience

• Emotional Resilience = Acceptance + Boundaries

I’m working on my EmoSensitivity skills and would rate myself a 6.5/10 for now. There is room for growth.

EmoSensitivity is a journey of understanding the interplay between emotion and sensitivity.