SETU J March 1, 2013 No.33 Synergy*Excellence*Transformation*Unlearning Spiritual Intelligence
Background For long, the world gave much importance to Intelligence Quotient. In mid-1990s, Daniel Goleman revealed findings in neuroscience and psychology that stressed the importance of Emotional Quotient (EQ). During recent times, authors Dana Zohar and Ian Marshall introduced a new dimension to human intelligence - Spiritual Quotient (SQ).
Definitions Spiritual Intelligence Danah Zohar and Ian - the ability to find meaning, purpose and values in our life, connecting our actions and lives to a wider, richer, meaning-giving context. Robert Emmons - "the adaptive use of spiritual information to facilitate everyday problem solving and goal attainment. Frances Vaughan - "Spiritual intelligence is concerned with the inner life of mind and spirit and its relationship to being in the world."
SQ Indicators (Zohar and Marshall) The capacity to be flexible. A high degree of self-awareness. A capacity to face and use suffering. A capacity to face and transcend pain. The quality of being inspired by vision and values. A reluctance to cause unnecessary harm. A tendency to see the connections between diverse things. A marked tendency to ask Why? or What if? questions and to seek fundamental answers. Being field-independent, that is, possessing a facility for working against convention.
SQ Core Abilities (David King) Critical Existential Thinking Personal Meaning Production Transcendental Awareness Conscious State Expansion
SQ Skills (CPI SQ model developed by Cindy Wigglesworth) Higher Self/Ego self Awareness 1. Awareness of own worldview 2. Awareness of life purpose (mission) 3. Awareness of values hierarchy 4. Complexity of inner thought 5. Awareness of Ego self / Higher Self Higher Self/Ego self Mastery 12. Commitment to spiritual growth 13. Keeping Higher Self in charge 14. Living your purpose and values 15. Sustaining your faith 16. Seeking guidance from Spirit Universal Awareness 6. Awareness of interconnectedness of all life 7. Awareness of worldviews of others 8. Breadth of time / space perception 9. Awareness of limitations/power of human perception 10. Awareness of Spiritual laws 11. Experience of transcendent oneness Social Mastery / Spiritual Presence 17. A wise and effective spiritual teacher/mentor 18. A wise and effective change agent 19. Makes compassionate and wise decisions 20. A calming, healing presence 21. Being aligned with the ebb and flow of life
Cultivating Spiritual Intelligence Adopting or deepening a contemplative practice, including meditation, centering prayer, journaling, and spending time in nature. Studying with a spiritual teacher, or someone who seems to have a high degree of spiritual intelligence. Reading inspirational literature, spiritual books, and/or inspiring poetry.
Cultivating Spiritual Intelligence Contd Becoming involved in a community or fellowship of other spiritual seekers. Setting intentions for our spiritual state of being when we wake up in the morning, and taking inventory of our thoughts, actions, and state of being before we go to sleep at night. Focusing on being of service. An attitude of service is at the core of all the world's spiritual traditions, and it is what provides a sense of meaning and purpose in our lives.
References: http://www.lifepositive.com http://www.dbking.net http://www.francesvaughan.com http://www.lotus4u.co.il http://ro.uow.edu.au http://www.deepchange.com http://en.wikipedia.org http://www.kimweichel.org If you have liked reading this issue or otherwise please do write to the SETU team: sibmsetu@sibmpune.edu.in SETU is a monthly electronic publication of SIBM. SETU is published by Director, SIBM, Pune distributed by SIBM, Pune free of cost to corporate patrons with a view to share knowledge and perspectives only. Due care has been taken to ensure that the information published herein is correct and to mention sources of information. The editorial team and publishers take no responsibility for any damage resulting from inadvertent omission or inaccuracy in the publication. The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of SIBM, Pune. Website: www.sibm.edu Past issues are archived on the website. Email: sibmsetu@sibmpune.edu.in Credits for this issue: Dr. Anurag Dugar and Prof. Sapan Shrimal. SETU Team: Dr. Tarun Kushwaha, Dr. B. Vinod Cadambi, Ms. Shilpa Ravalallu, Mrs. Saee Gokhale, Mr. Nilesh Kadam.