Before you begin…
Take a moment to breathe. Place you hand over your chest area, near your heart. Breath slowly into the area for about a minute, focusing on a sense of ease entering your mind and body.
Have you ever wondered what lies beyond the surface of our everyday experiences?
What if there’s a deeper layer to our existence that we’ve yet to fully explore?
For myself, this was a big part of how I began to awaken to other ways of exploring myself and our world. I became very curious about what was driving my thoughts, experiences, and even what happens in society.
This way of thinking, being and knowing birthed CE in 2009. This also where the concept of spiritual intelligence (SQ) comes into play. No, it’s not about how much you know about the 3rd, 4th and 5th dimensions of consciousness or where your energy centres (chakras) are, it’s a way of being that takes into account the wholeness of YOU as a human.
Let’s dive into it.
Awakening to our True Selves Through Spiritual Intelligence
The 12 principles of spiritual intelligence:
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Self-awareness: Knowing that I believe in and value, and what deeply motivates me.
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Spontaneity: Living in and being responsive to the moment.
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Being vision and value-led: Acting from principles and deep beliefs, and living accordingly.
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Holism: Seeing larger patterns, relationships, and connections.
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Compassion: Having the quality of feeling-with and deep empathy.
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Celebration of diversity: Valuing other people for their differences, not despite them.
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Field Independence: Standing against the crowd and having one’s own conviction.
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Humility: Having the sense of being a player in a larger drama, of one’s true place in the world.
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Tendency to ask fundamental “Why” questions: Needing to understand things and get to the bottom of them.
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Ability to reframe: Standing back from a situation or problem and seeing the bigger picture or wider context.
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Positive use of adversity: Learning and growing from mistakes, setbacks, and suffering.
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Sense of vocation: Feeling called upon to serve, to give something back.
Looking closely, it begins with self-awareness. Being able to dive deep into the ocean of our inner thoughts, emotions, and motivations.
Have you ever taken a moment to reflect on what truly drives you?
This awareness is more than just understanding ourselves superficially, it’s about recognizing our life’s purpose and the core values that guide us. Think about the times you’ve felt truly connected to your actions and how that alignment brought a sense of peace and fulfillment. This is the essence of self-awareness in spiritual intelligence.
The Dance of Interconnectedness
Have you ever felt a sense of oneness with the world around you? Spiritual intelligence emphasizes this interconnectedness, seeing ourselves as integral parts of a larger web of life – on earth and beyond.
It’s not just about our personal journey but how our actions ripple through the environment and the lives of others. Imagine a spider’s web, where each thread is connect to the others. When one thread is plucked, the entire web vibrates. This is a metaphor for our interconnected existence.
Experiencing Higher States of Consciousness
How often do we find ourselves caught in the mundane routines of daily life, yearning for something more?
Spiritual intelligence involves accessing states of consciousness – moments of mindfulness, flow, and transcendence. These states allow us to tap into deeper levels of creativity and insight. Higher states of consciousness can be integrated into our everyday life, and this is a skill we can develop.
Meditation and mindfulness are gateways to these heightened states, offering a sanctuary of peace and profound understanding amidst life’s fast pace.
Have you ever experienced a moment of complete presence, where time seemed to stand still. That’s a glimpse into the potential of our consciousness.
Science Meets Spirituality
Can science and spirituality coexist harmoniously? Of course.
Rather than viewing them as mutually exclusive, we can integrate scientific insights with spiritual wisdom to gain a more comprehensive understanding of reality.
The journey of understanding spiritual intelligence is about exploring deeper layers of existence and recognising our interconnectedness. By shifting from ego-centric to an eco-centric perspective, embracing holistic health, integrating science with spirituality, we can create an incredible world.
