Spiritual Intelligence and Creativity

Twi Poles of Attention

Human Operating System

State of Limitation

Creativity is play of the soul, not the work of the ego. The ego feels dissatisfied and insufficient, because it is identified with qualities of limitation at the object-pole of attention, in the form of states of body and mind. But the soul feels harmonious and fulfilled, because it is identified with the native qualities of consciousness itself, which are experienced at the subject-pole of attention in moments of presence, in the form of wisdom, compassion, integrity, joy, love, creativity, and peace.

Spiritual intelligence is the source of creativity.

State of Abundance

Consequently, when the ego governs IQ and EQ, thoughts and emotions reflect dissatisfaction and insufficiency. But when SQ governs IQ and EQ, thoughts and emotions reflect the qualities of the soul, in the form of wisdom, compassion, integrity, joy, love, creativity, and peace. SQ is therefore the dimension of intelligence that releases creativity.

Three Dimensions of Intelligence

Three Dimensions of Intelligence

3Q Training

As a powerful combination of three principal dimensions of intelligence, 3Q represents IQ and EQ in association with SQ. Studies in neuroscience reveal that the experience of spiritual intelligence is correlated with hemispheric synchronisation and whole brain activation. The resulting whole-brain coherence optimises brain function and replaces the ego (the false self) with the soul (consciousness itself, the true self) by shifting from the object-pole of attention to the subject-pole of attention, which results in greater fulfilment, increased creativity, sharpened intuition, more empathy and compassion, and improved performance on a wide range of work skills and life skills. If you want to learn more, there is a Course on 3Q Training here.

Sources

The SQ paradigm is based on a synthesis combining the wisdom of ancient spiritual traditions with the findings of modern science, as summarised in this article here.

How to Experience Spiritual Intelligence [Video]

Spiritual intelligence is easy to experience. We all experience SQ spontaneously at times. But spontaneous moments of SQ are rare and unpredictable. Therefore it’s important to know how to experience SQ intentionally. When you can engage your spiritual intelligence voluntarily, at any time of your own choosing, SQ becomes your most powerful personal resource. This video provides step-by-step instructions on how to activate SQ intentionally. Watch the video here.

References

3Q Practitioner Training Course

Do you want to accelerate your own personal and spiritual growth, and teach others to do the same? The 3Q Practitioner Training Course trains and certifies Spiritual Intelligence Practitioners.

Spiritual Intelligence is a higher dimension of intelligence beyond the ego that has access to the advanced capabilities of the true self. This Course is based on secular spirituality not on religious beliefs. Consequently, the methodology used to activate spiritual intelligence is not founded on articles of faith but on experience and knowledge, backed by evidence from related fields of scientific research. Certified Practitioners are provided with the training materials to coach their clients in spiritual intelligence, and conduct workshops in spiritual intelligence for leaders and organisations, and for the general public.

As the intelligence of the true self beyond the ego, spiritual intelligence (SQ) has many benefits that exceed the scope of intellectual intelligence (IQ) and emotional intelligence (EQ). Spiritual intelligence relieves anxiety and depression and the extreme pain of meaninglessness and despair that is often associated with ego states of awareness. Freedom from ego, as experienced with SQ, grants wisdom and clarity of vision, combined with more empathy and compassion, which increases creativity and intuition, and results in greater personal fulfilment and better performance on important life skills and work skills. Spiritual intelligence therefore represents the most powerful resource for personal and professional growth and fulfilment.

Widespread adoption of spiritual intelligence as a personal code of conduct raises the standard of accountability in collective governance, in response to public demand. When standards in governments and corporations are based on spiritual intelligence, the energy of love will turn into a social and political force, as never before in history. Public training in spiritual intelligence therefore heralds a new era of human rights and social justice, which form the foundation for global cooperative community, shared prosperity, and world peace.

As a 3Q Practitioner you will be equipped to introduce spiritual intelligence in the context of contemporary secular culture, and contribute to the next stage in the evolution of collective consciousness. When a tipping point is reached, the emerging next stage of collective consciousness will result in global transformation, founded not on beliefs of any sort, or on government control, or on mass media narratives enforced by censorship of contrary views, but founded instead on the inherent qualities of consciousness itself, such as love, wisdom, and peace, which everyone can experience by activating their spiritual intelligence.

For more information about the 3Q Practitioner Training Course, click here.

© 2011 – 2024, Richard Griffiths.

Meet the Author

Richard Griffiths

Richard Griffiths is a psychologist, researcher, author, and trainer, whose mission is to provide education and training in secular spirituality, for the benefit of individuals, organisations and the community, and in preparation and support for the emerging next stage of collective consciousness. He is the founder of the 3Q Institute for Education and Training in Secular Spirituality, and former National Chairman of the Transpersonal Psychology Section of the Australian Psychological Society. Drawing on his decades of research, he created a new framework that unites ancient wisdom with modern knowledge about psychology and spirituality. His work offers a new understanding of the human operating system, and a new method of experiencing spiritual intelligence that works instantly, among other significant innovations. His groundbreaking research on secular spiritual intelligence passed academic peer review, and helped to establish secular spirituality as a legitimate field of scientific investigation. He received a global Award for Outstanding Leadership in Education, and has given presentations on secular spiritual intelligence at international conferences, like the Conference on Advanced Research in Education and the Global Conference on Education and Teaching.

Comments on this entry are closed.

Ayako Hellmich

That is the type of info that should be shared around the web. Search engines should position this site higher up! Thanks

Coral

Great blog! I am loving it!! I especially like your writing style. Will be back later to read some more. I am bookmarking your feeds also

Lamb

This particular article answered my questions, thanks!

Thimunye

We came to your site because this article was tweeted by someone I was following, and I’m incredibly pleased we made it here.

Hunt

I wish more people would write articles like this that are actually worth reading. With all the fluff floating around on the web, it is rare to find a site like yours.

Cheng Myles

I have always thought about this subject, but without being clear, until I read this. Thank you for posting.

Fletcher

Your website is especially valuable to me. I bookmarked your site!

Fiona Geske

Hello it’s me Fiona, I also visit this website regularly, this site is truly excellent, in fact it is sharing important information.

Ethelyn Casner

I enjoy your way with words, superb information, thank you for this.

Virostko

First off I would like to say awesome blog! I had a quick question which I’d like to ask if you don’t mind. I was interested to know how you center yourself and clear your thoughts prior to writing. I have had a hard time clearing my thoughts in preparation for writing. I do take pleasure in writing however it seems like the first 10 to 15 minutes are generally wasted just trying to figure out how to begin. Any recommendations or hints? Thanks!

Jo Traba

That is very exciting. This website provides some new creative ideas. I’m just book-marking your blog as I shall be returning. Many thanks!

Jerlene Chauncey

Hi there everyone, it’s my first visit to this website, and this article is genuinely helpful to me, keep on posting these articles.

Alstrom

For the past couple of hours i have been hooked by the amazing posts on this blog. Keep up the good work.

Tanker

I usually find my way to this site at work. Basically it makes my day, because it makes me smile smile smile.

Juan Jones

That was a good read. I will be back. Thanks

Estabrook

Just revealing, really useful. I must bookmark this site.

Anna Ritar

Once again, your article is very good. Thank you very much.

Mindi Hasenfratz

Way to use the internet to help people understand themselves and solve problems!

Dorsey Heinzerling

What’s up, im having a good weekend, because i am reading this wonderful educational website here at home.

Vikki Nebred

I really enjoyed your blog! I put it in my favorites so I can come back again.

McRady

Really great info can be found on this weblog.

Rodger Carrier

Many thanks for sharing this with all the people who actually recognize what you’re talking about!

Barricelli

I must say it’s really helpful to read serious posts like this. That is the first time I have visited your website and I’m impressed with how much research you did to create this extraordinary post. Fantastic job!

Amber Shaulis

Very well written article. It will be beneficial to anyone who reads it, including yours truly. Keep doing what you are doing – can’t wait to read more posts.

Haddow

I was looking through some of your articles on this site and I think this internet site is very instructive! Keep posting!

Orban

Found your article incredibly exciting. I really enjoyed reading it, you make some excellent points. I’ll bookmark this web page for the future! Really terrific short article.

Shizuko

I really hope you continue! This is one of the best weblogs I’ve ever seen. You’ve got some mad talent here. I just hope you don’t lose your style because you’re definitely amongst the coolest bloggers on the net. Make sure you keep it up because the web needs somebody like you spreading the word.

Tracewell

Superior article. Your site seems to have a lot of people making comments. You must be doing something right!

Inviglieni

Exquisite Post. Thanks for sharing this captivating info.

Wallace

You bring up several interesting views that got me thinking. I agree on a lot of this content. I feel you have a lot of good insight in this area.

Melberg

This author knows his stuff – congrats on your informative post.

Stiers

Hello, I would love to read more about this subject. I appreciate you for writing SQ and Creativity.

Limmel

This blog is loaded with lots of extremely helpful info! Thanks for updating us all!

Winnie Dollison

Maybe you also need to the put a forum on your website to boost reader discussion.

Sardinas

We absolutely love your blog. I find a lot of your posts are just what I’m looking for. Do you have guest writers on your site? I wouldn’t mind composing a post or elaborating on some of the subjects you write about here. Again, awesome blog!


Kimmy


hello, i dropped in to read about this subject, thanks a lot. will put this website into my favorites.


Berchielli

Howdy I believe your weblog is really beneficial, I discovered it on Yahoo I will come back later.


Goodstein


Wow, great post! How do you come up with such good stuff all the time? I’m impressed!

Jura Velika


It’s obvious that you know your subject matter and you are passionate about it.


Decicco

Superowo, winszuję stronki, całusy!!


[Rock on, I congratulate the site, best wishes!!]


Gokkasten

Really good post. I like your no b/s posts. They are the reason I keep coming back here.


Halseth

Thank you for unveiling this information. I believe it is extremely valuable, and will certainly share it with my friends as well. If you carry on posting about this I will definitely continue reading your upcoming content.


Tulsa


I’€™m a long time reader of sqi.co and I just thought I’d drop by and say hello there for the very first time.


Genevieve Treaner

Very attention-grabbing, as usual! Thanks

Teresita Mcgarr

Hey I love your site. Keep it up!


Alphonse

Perfect piece of work you have done, this website is really cool with fantastic information.


Leslie Balduzzi

Wow, what a neat blog. I loved your commentary on this topic and will bookmark the article.

Limmel

This blog is loaded with lots of new and extremely helpful info! Thanks for updating us all!

B Elling

I absolutely love this blog. Thank you for writing it.

Zits Wood

Well written articles here on sqi.co. genuinely enjoyed reading.