Spiritual Intelligence: The need of the hour

Spirituality has been an obscure topic and has divisive interpretations and different meaning for each one of us. Unlike the impression, Spirituality has nothing to do with any religion, caste or creed. Because it is an intangible topic, it is difficult to define what it really is. That is why we need to study it more. Spirituality is an enlightened focus on who we really are. As we come to know who we really are, the great questions of life come into focus and we find ourselves aligned with divine purpose and legacy. While everybody in this world is talking about “Artificial Intelligence”, I think it is pivotal to equally talk about “Spiritual Intelligence”. Spirituality is something which cannot be imitated artificially.

Spiritual intelligence reflects what an individual or organization exists for, believes in, aspires to, and takes responsibility for. Based on this definition, it is a new paradigm that requires us to radically change our mindset about the philosophical foundations and practices of business. It signifies the power an individual or organization can manifest based on their deepest meanings, values, and purposes. Spiritual intelligence underpins IQ and EQ. Spiritual intelligence is an ability to access higher meanings, values, abiding purposes, and unconscious aspects of the self and to embed these meanings, values, and purposes in living richer and more creative lives. Signs of high SQ include an ability to think out of the box, humility, and an access to energies that come from something beyond.

There are 3 aspects of one’s life “Personal” “Family” & “Working” lives. Lets take them one by one.

Personal Life:  

Family Life: 

Working Life: 

You can stay calm and focused in the face of crisis and chaos, a more selfless and altruistic attitude towards others and a more enlightened and relaxed perspective on life.

How do we develop it?

As per belief, all human beings are born with the capacity to use these three intelligence to some measure because each supports our survival. Some of us may be strong in one and weak in others, but each can be nurtured and developed. Recent research has identified 12 principles for enhancing the SQ. Lets have a look at the briefly.

Self-awareness

Spontaneity

Being Vision & Value Led

Holism

Compassion

Celebration of Diversity

Field of Independence

Humility

Tendency to Ask fundamental “Why” questions

Ability to Re-frame

Positive Use of Adversity

Sense of Vocation

To summarize, Spirituality helps us understand the purpose of our existence and to see things as they really are. SQ if developed can help everyone of us to be more happier, contented and contributing human being.

I wish, we all could spend some time and energy to enhance our spiritual energies and be a better version of one-self.

Nihit M