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Spiritual Quotient is one of the four fundamental ‘intelligence quotients’ in life. It is the intelligence of the whole being. It’s central to all other intelligence, becoming the source of guidance for them.

“There is an ancient Indian belief that everyone is a house of four rooms: a physical, a mental, an emotional and a spiritual room. Most of us tend to live in one room most of the time, but unless we go into every room every day, even if only to keep it aired, we are not complete.” (Rumer Godden)

P.Q – Physical Quotient – our ability to maintain a healthy human physical body and everything tangible and material in life.

I.Q – Intellectual Quotient – our cognitive, problem solving, rational intelligence.

E.Q – Emotional Quotient – our ability to identify, assess and regulate our emotions as well as understand and manage those of others.

S.Q – Spiritual Quotient – our ability to see a holistic big picture, break out of existing parameters of thought, be self-aware, to question everything and ourselves, grasp the meaning, value, purpose in all we do, to think laterally, develop vision, creativity, see larger patterns and connectedness, have deep empathy and to live by natural-law and not man-made law.

Spiritual Intelligence doesn’t mean an automatic connection with either Religious or with New Age paths of consciousness. The word ‘spirit’ implies that which is invisible, not physical, that which relates to our deepest thoughts and feelings, our real self and not our mistaken self-image. Both these paths teach (and very often dogmatically preach) ways, beliefs, or tools that anyone can use to understand the ‘self’ better and reach for divinity, Godliness, attaining our full potential. However, the real issue lies in the ability to implement the chosen belief or tool, with integrity, common sense, honesty, empathy, responsibility, courage, humility, wisdom, and maturity.

A person with a high SQ – or Spiritual Quotient – is someone who: –

• Can always see the bigger picture and larger patterns.
• Has the capacity to question, see potential, opportunity and has vision.
• Thinks creatively, innovatively, is flexible, adaptable and isn’t easily trapped by externally imposed limitation or self-imposed restrictions.
• Is fully accountable for the creation of the world they live in.
• Can get out of their own way(ego) and see things neutrally, helped by living in a state of presence.
• Is mindful. Is compassionate. Is wise. Is sensitive. Is refined. Is intuitive.
• Is connected to nature and natural laws.
• Understands the consequences before acting.
• Will always search for and find deeper meaning and purpose in life investing everyday life with a sense of the sacred.
• Can think for themselves (I.Q) is physically aware and healthy (P.Q) can emotionally self-regulate (E.Q) in times of rapid change, shift, and chaos where they will adapt easily (S.Q).
• Are self-sufficient on all levels because they self-reflect and turn inward for answers.
• Invests in developing self-awareness on an ongoing basis.

 “When my client has learned to answer their own questions, my job is done”.

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