Dharmapunx NYC The Smart Heart: Fascinating New Theoretical Insights Into Emotional Intelligence
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Jan 14, 2026 A rich tour of how emotions guide decisions, contrasting analytical and emotional brain processes. Neural circuits and bodily signals behind feelings are explored. The talk highlights fast, experience-based intuitions versus slow deliberation. Practical tips include noticing quieter feelings, spotting addictive emotional patterns, and using mindfulness of mood to pause and choose wisely.
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Wait Past The First Intense Feeling
- Pause beyond the first intense feeling to notice quieter emotions that follow or coexist.
- Wait until multiple affects arise before choosing which emotional impulse to follow.
Use Logic For Rule-Based Decisions
- Use slow, deliberative logic for rule-based, long-term planning like finances or career mapping.
- Avoid trusting gut feelings when serial analytical comparison yields better outcomes.
Therapists And Artists Rely On Intuition
- Josh describes therapists sensing defenses and painters knowing when to stop as examples of practiced intuition.
- He credits Damasio and skillful practitioners for relying on fast somatic cues in expertise.