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Spiritual Intelligence Naachimuthu, K.P, & Rekha, K.N INTRODUCTION 'To be taught is nothing- everything is inside waiting to be awakened' - Paracelsus Individuals require a wide variety of skills, knowledge or ability to perform a task. It is generally referred as the "Intelligence". Although it is hard to define Intelligence, it can be described as, the individuals' overall ability to adapt, adjust, learn and carry out abstract thinking, etc. As more researchers started focusing on specific aspects of intelligence they classified intelligence in to various types such as Academic / cognitive intelligence, mechanical / motor intelligence, emotional intelligence (interpersonal intelligence & intrapersonal intelligence), social intelligence, etc. To complement all the other types of intelligence, Spiritual Intelligence (SI) is classified as another type, which deals with truly humane aspects and fills the gap of how to make a man, a complete 'being'. HUMAN BEING - A MIXTURE OF THREE ELEMENTS Human beings are product of three elements viz. Thinking, Feeling and Being. Thinking has more to do with IQ/ Cognitive Intelligence and it helps an individual to analyze, adapt to situations, make wise decisions and act accordingly. Feeling is more related to emotions/EQ. It refers to the individuals' ability to understand the emotions of oneself and others and handling it more effectively. Though these two (IQ & EQ) are more focused on external environment, SQ is more focused on inner development and it helps in giving individuals how to make a value addition to it. Being Thinking Human Being Feeling (EQ) SPIRITUAL INTELLIGENCE The term 'Spiritual' or 'Spirituality' refers to the subtler element of one's inner self. It has nothing to do with religion. A person is said to be exercising spirituality, when he or she is able to see one's own self in others. When this spirituality is practiced a harmless, happy and harmonious living community can be developed in this earth. The term 'Spiritual Intelligence' can be described as 'the intelligence with which we address and solve problems of meaning and value, the intelligence with which we can place our actions and our lives in a wider, richer, meaning-giving context, the intelligence with which we can assess that one course of action or one life- path is more meaningful than other.' (Danah Zohar & Ian Marshal) Spiritual Intelligence is a transformative intelligence that makes an individual whole and gives him / her ones own integrity (Zohar, 2000). Spiritual intelligence can be described as a deep self-awareness in which one becomes more and more aware of the dimensions of self, not simply as a body, but as a mind-body and spirit. When we employ our spiritual intelligence, we reach the extraordinary place in which our mind no longer produces data of the type wanted or needed and the need for intuition becomes accelerated. As conscious beings, we are aware of our thought images and feelings as they arise in our consciousness; yet our complex and not so complex processing of information in the brain leads to an inner experience. This inner experience represents the essence of spiritual intelligence. QUALITIES OF SPIRITUAL MATURITY: ◆ Love, compassion and service: Love and compassion are often associated with the beginning of a true spiritual life. Love dissolves confusion and fear and elicits kindness, openness and respect. Unless we love and trust ourselves, we cannot love others. Compassion goes beyond a personal form of love to a love of all creation. ◆ Honesty and authenticity: No longer lying to ourselves and others about what we are doing and what the ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ consequences are. To live as we really are without delusion about the reality of the past, the present, our selfhood and behaviors. Physical, emotional, mental and spiritual clarity: Physical clarity has to do with attention to the body's health and real needs. Mental and emotional clarity have to do with awareness, discernment and lucidity. Spiritual clarity has to do with wholeness, simplicity and sensitivity. Responsibility and discipline: Becoming accountable for ourselves without feeling excessively responsible for others. Dependable and creative completion of our responsibilities and a disciplined approach to personal growth. Serenity: A state of equanimity, inner tranquility and peacefulness in the face of challenge and change. Personal freedom: Letting go of attachments and living questions and problems into answers and opportunities without drama, escape, or avoidance. Tolerance and patience: The ability to embrace self and 'the other' in spite of perceived weakness or difference. To even move beyond tolerance to acceptance and celebration of difference and diversity. Patience means to take events and experiences as they come without complaint or expectation. It also means all things have a natural time and place to be. Faith, trust, and inner security: The ability to live without anxiety or doubt. An inner security free of fear and deprivation. Wisdom and understanding: Deep insight, possible at any age, expressed through everyday action. Gratitude, humility and willingness: Gratitude is the recognition of the little miracles that occur everyday. Humility is the ability to move beyond arrogance and grandiosity toward an honest acceptance of ourselves with all our perceived limitations and faults. Hope, happiness, joy, and humor: Naachimuthu, K.P, Faculty member, Sona School of Management, Salem. E-mail : pnachimuthu2005@yahoo.co.in Rekha, K.N, Academic Associate, Indian School of Business, Hyderabad. E-mail : rekhathegreat@gmail.com | HRD News Letter | January 2007, Vol.22, Issue:10 16|
Hope and happiness are states of well being and contentment emanating from a deep feeling of inner wealth irrespective of outer events or experiences. Joy and humor spring from a warm heart and a sense of the 'cosmic game'. ◆ Connection with the earth, nature and everyday life: Even though we may find great inspiration in sacred systems or transcendent experiences, we recognize the sacredness of daily activities, other people, other life forms, inanimate matter, and nature. "It's no good being an angel if you're no earthly use." ◆ living in the present moment: The ability to live in the present rather escaping to the past or the future. The ability to constantly 'let go'. ◆ A sense of wonder, mystery, and reverence: A direct experience of the cosmos which is unitive, inclusive, and expansive. A sense of being aware of the profound interconnectedness of all creation. ◆ A sense of purpose and place in space and time: A sense of the unique and necessary place and personal contribution of each individual being in the world. "Where does my deep gladness meet the world's deep need?" SPIRITUALITY AT WORK PLACE Spirituality or being spiritual is a way of expressing ones' true self or the humane Introduction An effective manager pays attention to many facets of management, leadership and learning within organizations. So, it's difficult to take the topic of "management success" We suggest seven management success skills without which we don't believe you can be a successful manager. The most important issue in management success is being a person that others want to follow. Every action you take during your career in an organization helps determine whether people will one day want to follow you. nature, such as respect, regard, empathy or compassion for other being. The practices of mindfulness and character development that are so much a part of SI can be a tremendous asset to people in all aspects of life. So individuals can bring this spirituality in to workplace as a part of their own character. How one approaches, communicate and build positive relationship with peers, sub-ordinates, top management and customers is both a practical, emotional and also spiritual way of approach. The integration of Spirituality or Spiritual Intelligence in work place follows seven principles, which when inhibited into an organization makes the employees more effective, productive and efficient (personally & professionally). They are: 1. Creativity: It refers to conscious efforts to see the things differently, breaking out of habits and out-dated beliefs to find new ways of thinking, doing and being. 2. Communication: It refers to ones ability to be assertive, frank and straightforward in sharing information or ideas. Simply to say it is the integrity and candor in one's way of behavior or communication. 3. Respect: It refers to the true regard and acceptance of others as oneself and it also includes the ability to appreciate diversity/ differences and learning to use these differences for mutual benefit. 4. Vision: It refers to the ability to see the unseen, imagine the unimaginable. This l l l version, when not followed by proper mission remains only as dream. So for growth, development or expansion one should be willing to dream about making impossible, possible. 5. Partnership: It refers to the ability to accept, appreciate and implement the views of others, if it is beneficial to a larger extent/ larger community and at the same time it also involves the ability to challenge the views, when it is not feasible. Thus partnership is a balanced, fair and unbiased way of being and working together. 6. Energy: It refers to the ability of an individual to diffuse or spread positive forces in the environment he lives/ works, so that everyone feels respected, cared for and are motivated to demonstrate the same. 7. Flexibility: It refers to the ability to adjust and adapt to changes in situations, people etc. Resistance to change or being more rigid will make one's mind more narrowed or stagnated and will prevent further development/ progress. CONCLUSION Spiritual Quotient/Spiritual Intelligence thus hold the hope for fulfillment and it helps in developing or empowering oneself and others. SQ also helps people in building a healthy and harmonious community and makes the world a better place to live in. u H Facets for Successful Management A successful manager, one whom others want to follow: Builds effective and responsive interpersonal relationships. Reporting staff members, colleagues and executives respect his or her ability to demonstrate caring, collaboration, respect, trust and attentiveness. Communicates effectively in person, print and email., Listening and two-way feedback characterize his or her interaction with others. Builds the team and enables other staff to collaborate more effectively with each other. People feel they have become more - more effective, more creative, G.V.S. Gurunadh & D. Srinivas more productive - in the presence of a team builder. u H G.V.S. Gurunadh is Director - HR, Capital IQ Information Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd, he can be reached at vgunturi@capitaliq.co.in D.SRINIVAS is Faculty of Human Resources Management in Alluri Institute of Management Sciences, Affiliated to Kakatiya University, Hunter Road, Warangal, He can be reached at vasu_kazipet@yahoo.co.in l l l l Understands the financial aspects of the business and sets goals and measures and documents staff progress and success. Knows how to create an environment in which people experience positive morale and recognition and employees are motivated to work hard for the success of the business. Leads by example and provides recognition when others do the same. Helps people grow and develop their skills and capabilities through education and on-the-job learning. | HRD News Letter | January 2007, Vol.22, Issue:10 17|
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