Until recently, I did not critically reflect on my emotional intelligence, yet as a result of this course I am becoming more aware of my inherent emotional capacity to read, interpret, and soothe others emotional pain. I am a very sensitive person. An axiom my mother would use in describing me would be, she “wears her heart on her sleeve”, yet I am also extremely talented at suppressing my emotions so that I can attend to other’s presenting emotional concerns. I am aware of this, however, critically analyzing the effect I have on others and the emotional capabilities I possess have been enlightening. I value my capacity to attend to other’s emotions when my emotional state is unstable, while this may sound counterintuitive, it is an act of selflessness and contributes to my expansion. Thus, when I witness other people experience joy and relief, my overall well-being is enhanced. Another possible justification is, when I focus on soothing another from suffering, I am contributing to my higher purpose - healing. What is more, this disconnection from self provides me the opportunity to step back and reflect on my emotional state; recognizing that my experience is a lot less grievous than it initially appeared to be. As a prospective counsellor, it will be important to recognize my emotional triggers as well as manage my emotional well-being. Similar to my physical prosperity, it will be necessary to maintain a healthy emotional balance so that I can remain present with