“For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.”
1 Corinthians 13:12
I recently heard a definition of emotional intelligence as the knowledge of four key elements: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relational management. Emotional intelligence is a rapidly growing trend in psychology, business, and spirituality. More and more people are realizing that you cannot truly mature spiritually if you are lacking in emotional intelligence. But emotional intelligence begins with healthy self-awareness. If we do not truly know ourselves, how can we manage ourselves in a healthy way? If we do not know ourselves, how can we manage our relationships without being manipulative, manipulated, or act out of genuine motivation? This is why personality tests like Myers-Briggs, StrengthFinder, and especially the Enneagram are being brought to the forefront of attention in more and more organizations. These words penned by Apostle Paul nearly 2,000 years ago still rings true today. “For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror.” However, we can begin to see ourselves with better clarity.
