In the everyday grind of waking up, going to work, and performing the bodily tasks that keep us alive, we tend to lose sight of the spiritual dimension of our being and the significance it holds in our lives.
As if we were living in two different realms, the physical and the spiritual, we live our lives as if they were two separate entities. We recall our spirituality only when we attend church or meditate. However, we must realize that we are one and that our bodily, emotional, and spiritual well-being all depend on one another.
Intelligence is much more than IQ:
Most people talk about intelligence when they talk about reasoning: the ability to understand and evaluate information and then use it effectively.
IQ (Intelligence Quotient)
An IQ test is a good indicator of how well we can think on our feet and make rational decisions under duress. This is the test that determines how well we know our physics, arithmetic, and history, among other things. The brain is what makes it work. The truth is, there are a variety of different forms of intelligence.
EQ: Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence, for example, is easier to grasp. A person who has high levels of emotional intelligence is capable of dealing well with a wide range of emotions and situations.
They are able to show empathy with individuals from all walks of life, manage their emotions, communicate effectively and maintain a healthy balance between their ideas and actions. Our emotional and mental health is also assessed by this new intelligence that was just introduced. The heart is its primary function.
SQ: Spiritual Intelligence
Finally, we have spiritual intelligence, which is one of the most studied themes in psychology and psychiatry universities. The “soul,” or how it works, is examined in terms of how it fits into and is active in our lives.
The value of spiritual intelligence cannot be overstated, since it serves as a compass for all other forms of intellect. It symbolizes a desire to discover the meaning of existence and its link to the cosmos.
According to the Spiritist Doctrine, material existence is only a mirror of the eternal reality of the spirit. Spiritual intelligence is the ability to see that there are no two realities, but rather one entity that manifests at different levels of vibration, influencing multiple worlds that live in the same space-time complex. Existence after death already demonstrates the interplay between physical and spiritual existence.
The importance of spiritual intelligence:
Awareness of spiritual intelligence enables one to see that the spirit is always seeking advancement and that this urge is present in all aspects of human knowledge and action.
It is for this reason that this kind of intelligence is highly regarded in the fields of psychology and business. When one has a high level of spiritual intelligence, they are always looking for ways to develop themselves and have a better understanding of the physical world.
What are the best practices for growing your spiritual awareness?
Franco Torralba, an expert and consultant for the Pontifical Council on Culture, has written a book about this topic and how it might be used.
When it comes to cultivating spiritual intelligence and reaping the benefits of it, Torralba laid down a list of 10 things to keep in mind. Here’s a quick rundown of what each one is about.
1. If questions: Is it worth living?
Do you know what you want from life? The response to this question reveals a person’s personality. All of us have a purpose and a meaning in our lives, and the truthfulness of our answers to the question reveals our values.
This is a subject that only humans can ponder; no other species is capable of such introspection. As a result, you should probe deeply into your own ideals and reasons.
2. Other questions (and other answers):
Moreover, the philosopher goes beyond and presents more complicated yet profound questions, such as: why am I here? Does my life have a purpose? The purpose of my life is unclear to me. After I die, what can I expect? Why is there so much pain? My life or the planet as a whole
Is it worth it to fight? Isn’t it time to live life to the fullest? If you can’t answer all of these questions, don’t worry; they’re still useful for developing your spiritual intelligence. Each one of them contributes to the philosophical growth of the individual.
3. The ability to know when and how to distance oneself:
When the author refers to distance, it isn’t a physical distance but rather a mental distance that the author is referring to. If you don’t understand anything, you won’t be able to comprehend it. “The outsider can see things from a different perspective” is a similar circumstance.
Distancing ourselves from a problem, a circumstance, or a conflict improves our judgment and enables us to make more objective decisions. When we don’t get emotionally invested in a situation, we may rely on our spiritual intelligence to make wise judgments.
4. The ability to go above and beyond:
This is what Francesc Torralba refers to as the ability to transcend oneself. To him, it’s not enough to be happy; he has to be able to see the future and have hope. It’s about not believing in your own limitations and genuinely wanting to go past them.
As a potential that transcends religion, it may be awakened in any individual.
5. The consciousness (admiration) of existence:
Admiration is a human trait that is intrinsic and distinctive. Animals and plants with no sense of reason exist, but they have no idea they exist. When someone admires someone else, they need to be self-aware, be aware of each other, and have a certain amount of distance between them and the person they are admiring.
Anything that inspires awe and appreciation in us needs an appropriate amount of distance and self-reflection in order for us to appreciate its full potential. What or who have you appreciated today? When we realize we exist, we are greeted with a delightful surprise. Because of this pleasant surprise, we begin to appreciate and appreciate life, and we begin to see our whole existence as a project, a project of a lifetime.
6. Self-knowledge:
The most direct route to self-awareness is through spiritual intelligence. Developing this intelligence enables us to better understand ourselves and our unique qualities.
What we do and what we say are expressions of who we are and how we show up for a variety of different concerns (such as appearances, good impressions, rules of conduct, etc.).
7. The ability to appreciate:
This is another quality that is unique to the human race. Emotional intelligence is based on ethical experience, the capacity to discern what is good and wrong with values. As a society, we must appreciate and maintain this capacity.
8. Aesthetic enjoyment:
Everything has a natural beauty and an artistic expression that may be appreciated by the human mind and heart. An animal that doesn’t think like a human would not be able to look at the setting sun the same way.
Finding beauty, goodness, and significance in our lives is a fundamental human need. Is it something you take pride in?
9. Unraveling the Mysteries:
We are inquisitive beings. It’s natural for us to want to know what’s going on behind the veil of mystery and to find the solution to whatever piques our interest.
People and the world fascinate the human mind, and we all desire to know more about them. How can we gain the depth to live with spiritual matters that are crucial for life? We ask questions when we don’t understand something.
10. The pursuit of wisdom:
When it comes to understanding our place in the universe, science alone is not sufficient. We wouldn’t have religion or spirituality today if that were all there was.
We may be happy even if we don’t understand everything in the world, but if we know a bit more about ourselves and the people around us, we can still be content. It gives us the freedom to enjoy every moment of it.