Spiritual Intelligence

In order to function effectively and in health, we are born with various kinds of intelligences. The most commonly understood one is measured as the Intelligence Quotient (IQ). Over the past decade, the Emotional Quotient (EQ) has become a more important measure of one's ability to manage relationships and perform more effectively.

Recent studies and research have revealed another aspect of our innate abilities that drives success in life and guides IQ and EQ. Spiritual Intelligence (SQ) is the innate ability to know one's purpose in life and drive all decisions and actions to resonate with it.

IQ is the mental capacity to recognize and apply thought processes to solve problems. Emotional Intelligence creates awareness of the ebb and flow of emotions and the effective management of consequent actions and behavior. Spiritual Intelligence is the transcendence of consciousness beyond the mental-emotional (thinking-feeling or Neurophysiological) experience that results from interaction with the physical environment, and leads to a connection with purpose.

Analytical intelligence is very helpful in determining What we should do in a given situation, based on apparent facts. Emotional Intelligence enhances those decisions by including hidden data provided by feelings and intuition, providing direction on How to approach the situation. Spiritual Intelligence addresses the fundamental question of Why we should be in that situation in the first place, guiding the course of our actions in alignment with our purpose.

The first two types of intelligence enable us to work effectively within the boundaries of our experience, letting the situation guide us. Spiritual Intelligence enables us to assess the meaningfulness of our choices, so we can actively guide the situation from beyond the limits of our experience. Spiritual Intelligence brings meaning to all work, relationships and life itself - by generating resonance, authenticity and integrity.

To learn about Perspective's Spiritual Quotient for measuring Spiritual Intelligence, click here.