If you have read my previous two posts, you might have noticed a contradiction. In one post, I had said that decisions taken in emotional states may not be correct but in the other post, I said that you can connect with people only by touching their emotional cords. Is there a contradiction here?
Yes, there is. But it is only apparent, but not real. It is true that you can connect with people by understanding and appreciating their emotional state of mind. This does not mean that you are taking advantage of the other person. But if you choose to do that, it means that the other person is vulnerable. They should be wary of being taken for a ride by others when they are under the control of some strong emotion.
When people are overpowered by an emotion, whether it is positive or negative, they are in an impressionable state. Like a clay, they can be easily molded. It will be easy to connect with them or to manipulate them. You can use this opportunity by empathizing with them and get closer to them.
But if you are on the other side of the fence, under the grip of some emotion, take care to see that you don't take any hasty decision, while being in this state. Also remember that there will be people waiting to take advantage of your weak state!
I think you will see that the two posts address the issue from two different perspectives.
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