Definition of Spiritual Intelligence
Spiritual intelligence is a higher dimension of intelligence beyond the ego that has access to the mature qualities and advanced capabilities of the true self, in the form of wisdom, compassion, integrity, joy, love, creativity, and peace. Spiritual intelligence uncovers a deeper sense of meaning and purpose, and improves a wide range of important life skills and work skills [1].
Analysis of Spiritual Intelligence
SQ = P(IQ+EQ)
where P = presence
As an analysis of spiritual intelligence, the above equation means that SQ equals IQ and EQ magnified by the power of presence. Thus spiritual intelligence results when intellectual and emotional intelligence are exercised in the state of presence. But what is presence? Although the experience of presence is unmistakable, nevertheless the nature of presence is often misunderstood.
Human Operating System
The State of Presence
Presence is more than simply being aware of your immediate surroundings with greater clarity than usual. That’s only one of the results of presence. Presence is the shift from the object-pole of attention to the subject-pole of attention, which results in the corresponding shift from ego to the true self, otherwise known as the soul [2]. When you shift to the subject-pole of attention, by identifying with consciousness itself instead of identifying with your body and mind, there is greater clarity about everything at the object-pole of attention, including your immediate surroundings. However, the essential nature of presence is the shift from ego to soul, and greater clarity of mind is one of the results.
Spiritual intelligence equals IQ and EQ exercised with presence.
Living as your Soul
Therefore the equation SQ = P(IQ+EQ) means that SQ equals IQ and EQ when governed by your soul. When your soul governs IQ and EQ, as it does in moments of presence, your ego is removed from command. Consequently, in those moments, your ego is not in charge of your thoughts, emotions, purposes, values, and actions. SQ is therefore your most valuable personal resource, because it puts your soul in command. The soul does a much better job than the ego, since the soul is the source of wisdom, compassion, integrity, joy, love, creativity, and peace [3]. Therefore SQ realises your full potential, by living as your soul, and thus transforms the life destiny that would otherwise be created by the ego.
The SQ Portal
The diagram below illustrates a contemporary method of access to spiritual intelligence, called the SQ Portal [4]. Transit through the SQ Portal is accomplished in three steps. These three simple steps shift identification from the object-pole to the subject-pole of attention, which creates a corresponding shift from ego to soul. This video shows how to use the SQ Portal to activate your spiritual intelligence.
Spiritual Intelligence Portal
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 [5]. 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 [6], 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.
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Yes, spiritual intelligence can be accessed intuitively. In addition, there is a fast three-step method that activates spiritual intelligence, called the 3Q method, which takes only a second to use and works in any circumstances. The 3Q method is explained in this video.
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What is the benefit of spiritual intelligence for a student?
Spiritual intelligence (SQ) improves the application of intellectual intelligence (IQ) in your work as a student by eliminating ego distractions and by magnifying your appreciation of the meaning and purpose of study.
At the same time spiritual intelligence also increases emotional intelligence (EQ). This is because spiritual intelligence is not distracted by thoughts. Instead you are fully in the present moment, and therefore you are more aware of everyone’s emotions than when your attention is taken up by the traffic of thoughts in your mind.
For students therefore, spiritual intelligence has great benefits. As explained above, SQ improves the application of IQ and increases EQ. But more than that, spiritual intelligence contributes to psychological health, by unlocking a higher level of consciousness that unites all aspects of the personality and has access to deeper meaning and purpose. Thus the practice of spiritual intelligence is protective against mental and emotional problems.
Spiritual intelligence also teaches a positive use of adversity. We all need to learn and grow from mistakes, setbacks, and suffering. This is especially relevant earlier in life. So this is another benefit of spiritual intelligence that applies particularly to students.
Finally, spiritual intelligence uncovers a sense of vocation. A feeling of being called to serve others is especially important at a time when young people are choosing careers. This is a highly important benefit of spiritual intelligence for students because it will set the direction of their life from then on.
We offer a free course in spiritual intelligence for students at school, college, and university. You will find it here, together with the application form to attend.
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