Lets look at SQ and Spirituality

It appears to me that spirituality will mean different things to different people. Each person will have a different definition, a different perception. The word spiritual is used in many different ways and it would seem that there is no fixed definition of its true meaning. Many will argue that religion and spirituality have got to go together. But consider this; maybe, just maybe it can conceivably be both, spiritual without a religion and spiritual within a religion. If we agree that as human beings with energy (spirit) and we are all experiencing a journey, then surely we can conclude we are embracing a spiritual journey.

We agree that we can all look at things differently, but how about changing the manner in which we look at things? Maybe the things we look at and identify with will also change. It is possible to transform the way we see things. Just as our emotions have levels of intensity, highs and lows, spirituality has varying levels of consciousness or unconsciousness, emerging or developed, truthful or dishonest

For many, spiritually implies wholesomeness, an open mind, an enlighten intellect, a compassionate core; all interconnected to form part of our human awareness. It is this self-awareness, this reflection as part of our journey of self-discovery that leads to insight, compassion and wisdom as part of our Spiritual Intelligence journey. Just as learning is a lifelong journey, so to with SQ, in that we all have, in varying degrees, a level of self-awareness.

So what do we call that moment of self-awareness? That consciousness moment of recognition, that realisation that we are aware? Can we call that a spiritual moment, a spiritual experience? Is that the beginning of SQ, is that enlightened moment the beginning of a fundamental shift on how we interact with others? Relating from the foundation of our core values and not our ego position and being aware of this fundamental shift will enhance those relationships.

The ability to analyse oneself and put one's ego in perspective and allow a more empowering force to operate in a calm, creative and harmonious way will be for many an enlightened new way of relating internally thus increasing one’s estimation of one’s sense of worth. With use, confidence is also increased substantially, as the framework under which we now operate with increasing self-belief, is projected outwardly and will be recognised by others.

It was Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (1881-1955) the French Theological Philosopher who wrote,
“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience.
We are spiritual beings having a human experience.”
He may well be right.

Next fortnight we will look at The Corporate Case.