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What is Emotional Literacy and why is it important?EMOTIONAL LITERACY is the first step towards building your emotional intelligence. It is the ability to recognize, understand and appropriately express our emotions. It is an essential skill that we must work to develop. Becoming emotionally literate is learning the alphabet, grammar and vocabulary of our emotional life. In a world where academic literacy is increasingly the norm and other literacy's, such as technological and computer, are expected, emotional literacy must become commonplace in order for human beings to grow, evolve and face the challenges of the future. As we evolve and our cultures change, new forms of literacy are required to give us the proper tools to deal with a broad and ever-changing spectrum of issues. Emotions are an integral part of human nature. Through them we respond to life in many different ways, such as with anger, happiness, fear, love and loneliness. Emotions influence our thoughts and actions; they inspire our needs; they affect our bodies and impact on our relationships. They are not enemies to be rebuffed, repressed or rejected but rather allies to be honored, understood and directed. Ignored, they become willful tyrants; respected, they are our cherished helpers. A major contributing factor to many of the problems in modern society is unawareness of the key role played by emotions. Emotional Literacy is a positive preventive tool, which properly understood, can assist society in solving many of its ills. Once acquired, it gives us an alternative to violence, illness, drug abuse, dysfunctional relationships, and global societal conflicts. The baby whose distress is responded to lovingly and promptly will learn confidence. A child who understands the important role of emotions will have a better foundation for a joyful, fulfilled and integrated life. Adults living in healthy relationships will serve as positive role models for their children. Older people who have learned to practice emotional literacy can complete their days with peace of mind. Emotional Literacy is universally relevant. It can benefit every individual, every organization, and every profession. It has the capacity to transform each person and their relationships. Emotional Literacy is a profound and beautiful language available to everyone that can be implemented rapidly, safely, and with lasting effect. Learning how to become emotionally literate is one of the best investments that human beings can make for themselves, their children, and the future. Emotional Literacy is a key to taking advantage of all possibilities. It is basic to joy and enthusiasm for life and fundamental to your ability to love others. From the Founder: Origins “In the mid eighties, while exploring the power and wisdom of my own feelings and the subsequent physical and emotional healing, I wondered why I was never taught about my emotions as a child. I had been taught everything else, from reading and writing to geography, history, math, physics and chemistry - the list goes on. However, none of it taught me about myself! Why is it necessary to learn about our emotions, relationships and love through trial and error? Does wisdom come with age, or can it be taught to children? With these questions in my head, I decided to dedicate the next few years to creating the foundations for a new kind of education system. This process led me instead to the development of the Emotional Literacy (EL) program and campaign. Hand-in-hand with this came the first non-profit organization and media company for the promotion of EL. These ventures are dedicated to teaching children and their parents how to use the energy and information of their emotions, for healthier, happier and more successful lives. Thus Enchante entertainment and Feel were born. With the help of many friends - teachers, doctors, authors, artists and business leaders (who became known as the enchanted family) - we conjured a vision for a generation of children who are passionate, compassionate and empathic.” -- Ayman Sawaf
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