How many times have you tried to change your reactions to adverse situations? How long did your effort last? Trying to control emotions requires a lot of effort, energy and is not sustainable. We can make cosmetic changes that last a few weeks or months; however, as is often the case, we encounter unforeseen situations and our predetermined survival reactions seem to remind us how vulnerable we feel. Why is this happening? Most emotional intelligence models advise techniques to minimize negative behaviors and reactions rather than address the cause of the behavior. Gina Bribany's Original Intelligence Model provides a systemic and sustainable transformation that provides emotional freedom.