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【社會心】EQ 在生活的應用

 

上期談到以 EQ 面對逆境,並列出數個例子,最近有些觀察,特在此與讀者分享。曾經在報紙上看到一則發生在台灣的新聞標題:「恩愛夫妻,先後喪命」。一對年輕夫婦,為了「是否要增建鴿籠而發生爭吵,在妻子憤而離家散心時,年僅廿五歲的張先生竟仰藥自殺,經送醫不治。廿一歲的張太太自責之餘,隨即飲農藥自盡,除了留下一歲大的女嬰,只有一張寫給先生的紙條:「阿強:生不能為夫妻,死再續緣。」

一對如此相愛的夫妻,竟然都為了對方做了彼此最不希望的事,只能慨嘆此對夫妻實在太缺乏 EQ 了。在這裡,EQ 不是教人不要吵架,正是夫妻倆互相緊張對方才有爭吵!所謂的 EQ,應當是一種內在的「計算能力」,能夠近乎本能式地計算出下一舉動的成本付出,然後在千分之一秒之際作出「理性與情勢合併」的反應:該哭、該笑、應怒、應忍。張氏夫婦對彼此的深愛,絕對是真情流露的,但是他們只計算到「我傷害了他,應該付出代價」,卻沒想到「如果付出代價,他會受到更大的傷害」,因而雙雙走上不歸路。

「過度的嚴厲會造成恐懼,過分的溫和會有失威嚴;不要嚴酷得使人憎惡,也不要溫和得使人膽大妄為。」

筆者有次出外參加旅行團,觀察導遊帶團時,見有些團友自作主張,不守時,不聆聽,事後又埋怨不說清楚。這位導遊A事後即以故事方式隱喻團友不合作會帶來的問題,又禮貌地表示理解各人喜好差異及獨特性,從而提出大多數人都感到合理合情的要求,結果令大眾同意接受。這導遊的不卑不亢,情理兼顧的表達,讓團友都明白及接受。他善於運用「同理心」(empathy),讓團友「將心比己」,引發大家都不單考慮自己喜好,也要顧及別人全隊,從而建立彼此關顧的精神,這確是高 EQ 的示範。

在另一次跟團,看到領隊B的處事作風則顯示另一極端。他在首日的行程便先收貼士小費,聲稱這些小費是全數交給公司,他和司機都沒有得分,這與報名章程有出入,絃外之音似乎將要有下一次的徵收。之後又強調他們沒有底薪,所有收入靠團友打賞。更特別的是他竟然提出「額外行程」,當然有額外收費。他在第一天當團友之間仍未相熟,便快快提出此「額外行程」,附上精美介紹歌舞秀如何精彩,VIP 位置的尊貴,特式晚餐如何有營養和美味,額外參觀的博物館如何罕見等等,美其名將成本 130 美元的行程優惠至 100 元,更即時要客人表示意向,並立刻收費,理由是要預先訂位。這位導遊的急進「搶錢」作風,帶來不少團友的微言,亦對他的言行動機抱有懷疑,更在日後的購物行程中發揮消費者的力量。

從 EQ 應用角度看,領隊 B 善於掌握團友心態,都是:想來開心,觀光,願意花錢,買些喜歡的東西,不太計較,防範意識不強,更很少人會在第一天跟領隊對抗。所以,他在第一天的行程便趕快收費,以免之後的購物後推說「錢花光了」而影響參加率。然而,此領隊「急功近利」的作風太露骨,團友在第一日防範低而順從,但在其後數日的購物便不妥協,只有點綴式小購,領隊返回車上即時顯露不悅,三小時內一句話也不說,這反映出他對自我情緒控制之不足,全因他太著意於「收入多少」。這印證了他作導遊的主要目的是催促購物,沿途觀光介紹只是副業,甚至是購物站前心理預備的鬆土工程。他是濫用 EQ 技巧,利用團友「想開心,不計較」的心情,卻忘記本身作導遊使命,把客人視作搖錢樹,他雖然不斷游說、鼓勵、催促等,結果卻適得其反。

「既然無法改變這苦澀的一生,只好由自己釀出個甜潤的內心來。」這句話就是通常所說的「苦中作樂」是也。人這一生不如意的事十之八九,確是苦澀。這種現實又很難改變,我們只能為自己「釀出個甜潤的內心來」。所謂高 EQ 者,就是在處於困難逆境時仍能積極面對,不會只是抱怨,埋怨環境,他人,命運等等。

有位 C 女士,在財經界工作近三十年,事業有成,有自己的公司,客戶及網絡,可謂正值收成期。她生活方式健康,常與丈夫打球遠足運動,不煙不酒,更著重飲食質素。兒女已成長,已在大學階段,可以說是一般人期盼的理想生活。誰料一次身體檢查,竟發現有乳癌,且己屬嚴重階段,需做手術。手術過後,覆診仍發現有癌細胞,需要化療。由於手術及化療導致體力大降,完全無法兼顧財經事業。經過與丈夫及家人商討後,她決定放下所有事業,專心養病。經數月的休息治療,她已漸次增強體質,可以出外散步。

由於她不用處理生意,有較多時間在家寧靜思考、看書、與子女相處,隨後更參與教會活動,保持社交,更樂意與人分享與癌共舞的經歷。C 女士能在生命,事業,健康中,作出嚴謹重要抉擇,選健康,捨事業,這是她的智慧。而能夠在面對癌魔痛楚仍可從容面對,且有勇氣積極處理每日的治療,甚至走出病房,爭取對外接觸,保持身心社交活躍,這是好的高 EQ。不要讓癌症打沉自己,即使在患病的日子,也可以積極的態度面對。

活在當下,找緊機會,全力以赴。聖經的傳道者勉勵我們:在你我一生的年日,就是神賜你我的年日,當同你所愛的夫/妻,快活過每一天。因此,我們要珍惜神所賜的禮物(今生歲月),不要讓面子之爭、工作、金錢、疾病等,虛耗我們短暫的一生。願彼此共勉,數算恩典。

 

      聖經金句 (Bible Verses)

喜樂 Joy

喜樂的心乃是良藥;憂傷的靈使骨枯乾。箴言 17:22
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22

然而,我要因耶和華歡欣,因救我的 神喜樂。哈巴谷書 3:18
yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior. Habakkuk 3:18

要常常喜樂,不住的禱告,凡事謝恩。帖撒羅尼迦前書 5:16-17
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

饒恕 Forgiveness

主啊,你本為良善,樂意饒恕人,有豐盛的慈愛賜給凡求告你的人。詩篇 86:5
You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. Psalm 86:5

你不要說:“我要以惡報惡”;要等候耶和華,他必拯救你。箴言 20:22
Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the LORD, and he will avenge you. Proverbs 6:14

你們饒恕人的過犯,你們的天父也必饒恕你們的過犯;馬太福音 6:14
For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Matthew 6:14

你們不饒恕人的過犯,你們的天父也必不饒恕你們的過犯。馬太福音 6:15
But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. Matthew 6:15

你們各人若不從心裡饒恕你的弟兄,我天父也要這樣待你們了。馬太福音 18:35
This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart. Matthew 18:35

謙卑 Humility

敬畏耶和華是智慧的訓誨;尊榮以前,必有謙卑。箴言 15:33
Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor. Proverbs 15:33

敬畏耶和華心存謙卑,就得富有、尊榮、生命為賞賜。箴言 22:4
Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life. Proverbs 22:4

凡事不可結黨,不可貪圖虛浮的榮耀;只要存心謙卑,各人看別人比自己強。腓立比書 2:3
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Philippians 2:3

但他賜更多的恩典,所以經上說:神阻擋驕傲的人,賜恩給謙卑的人。雅各書 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

驕傲 Pride

驕傲來,羞恥也來;謙遜人卻有智慧。箴言 11:2
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2

驕傲只啟爭競;聽勸言的,卻有智慧。箴言 13:10
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Proverbs 13:10

驕傲在敗壞以先;狂心在跌倒之前。箴言 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18

但他賜更多的恩典,所以經上說:神阻擋驕傲的人,賜恩給謙卑的人。雅各書 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

忍耐 Patience

愚妄人怒氣全發;智慧人忍氣含怒。箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11

並且你們要為我的名,被眾人恨惡,惟有忍耐到底的,必然得救。馬可福音 13:13
Everyone will hate you because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. Mark 13:13

不但如此,就是在患難中也是歡歡喜喜的。因為知道患難生忍耐。羅馬書 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance. Romans 5:3

我們行善,不可喪志;若不灰心,到了時候就要收成加拉太書 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9

你們也當忍耐,堅固你們的心,因為主來的日子近了。雅各書 5:8
You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. James 5:8

溫柔 Meekness

回答柔和,使怒消退;言語暴戾,觸動怒氣。箴言 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1

溫柔的人有福了,因為他們必承受地土。馬太福音 5:5
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5

用溫柔勸戒那抵擋的人;或者 神給他們悔改的心,可以明白真道。提摩太後書 2:25
Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth. 2 Timothy 2:25

只要以裡面存著長久溫柔、安靜的心為妝飾;這在 神面前是極寶貴的。彼得前書 3:4
Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. 1 Peter 3:4

嫉妒 Envy

不要為作惡的心懷不平,也不要向那行不義的生出嫉妒。詩篇 37:1
Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong. Psalm 37:1

心中安靜是肉體的生命;嫉妒是骨中的朽爛。箴言 14:30
A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. Proverbs 14:30

在何處有嫉妒、紛爭,就在何處有擾亂和各樣的壞事。雅各書 3:16
For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. James 3:16

生氣 Anger

當止住怒氣,離棄忿怒;不要心懷不平,以致作惡。詩篇 37:8
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. Psalm 37:8

好生氣的人,不可與他結交;暴怒的人,不可與他來往。箴言 22:24
Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered. Proverbs 22:24

愚妄人怒氣全發;智慧人忍氣含怒。箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11

生氣卻不要犯罪.不可含怒到日落。以弗所書 4:26
In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. Ephesians 4:26

我親愛的弟兄們,這是你們所知道的,但你們各人要快快的聽,慢慢的說,慢慢的動怒,因為人的怒氣並不成就 神的義。雅各書 1:19,20
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. James 1:19,20

災難 Calamity

謹守口與舌的、就保守自己免受災難。箴言 21:23
Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity. Proverbs 21:23

民要攻打民、國要攻打國、多處必有地震、饑荒.這都是災難的起頭。馬可福音 13:8
Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. Mark 13:8

憂愁 Worry

你們不要憂愁、因靠耶和華而得的喜樂是你們的力量。尼希米記 8:10
Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10

主雖使人憂愁, 還要照他諸般的慈愛發憐憫。耶利米哀歌 3:32
Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. Lamentations 3:32

凡勞苦擔重擔的人,可以到我這裡來,我就使你們得安息。馬太福音 11:28
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

我留下平安給你們、我將我的平安賜給你們.我所賜的、不像世人所賜的.你們心裏不要憂愁、也不要膽怯。約翰福音 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27

應當一無掛慮,只要凡事藉著禱告、祈求和感謝,將你們所要的告訴神。神所賜出人意外的平安,必在基督耶穌裡,保守你們的心懷意念。腓立比書 4:6,7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6,7

因此, 你們是大有喜樂, 但如今, 在百般的試煉中暫時憂愁。彼得前書 1:6
In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 1 Peter 1:6

患難 Trouble, Suffering

義人多有苦難,但耶和華救他脫離這一切。詩篇 34:19
The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all. Psalm 34:19

神是我們的避難所,是我們的力量,是我們在患難中隨時的幫助!詩篇 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1

耶和華本為善,在患難的日子為人的保障,並且認得那些投靠他的人。那鴻書 1:7
The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him. Nahum 1:7

為義受逼迫的人有福了,因為天國是他們的。馬太福音 5:10
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10

不但如此,就是在患難中,也是歡歡喜喜的。因為知道患難生忍耐。羅馬書 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; Romans 5:3

我想現在的苦楚,若比將來要顯於我們的榮耀,就不足介意了。羅馬書 8:18
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:18

因為你們蒙恩,不但得以信服基督,並要為他受苦。腓立比書 1:29
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him. Philippians 1:29

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