Spiritual Intelligence, what is it? why does it matter? how do I acquire it?

More and more people today do not consider themselves religious; but they do consider themselves spiritual.

In the 1990’s the term “Spiritual Intelligence” (SI) was coined and is used by psychologists and philosophers to indicate spiritual parallels with intelligence quotient (IQ) and Emotional Quotient (EQ). Research has shown that there is a neurological and biological basis for SI, highlighting the plausibility of its evolutionary adaptability, which supports SI’s validity as an intelligence with desirable outcomes.

Some of the principles underlying SI include qualities such as: self-awareness, compassion, acting from principles and deep beliefs, a sense of belonging, a sense of vocation, and more.

During this program we will explore Spiritual Intelligence: What it is, why it’s needed, and the ways in which we can develop and enhance our own SI.

Presenter

Brian Powers trained with the Cenacle Sisters at the Spiritual Direction Institute and was certified in 1999. He also is a graduate of the Living School at the Center for Action and Contemplation, founded by Father Richard Rohr. In 2016, he retired from his surgical practice in the Texas Medical Center, and now is a member of the Hospital Chaplains Ministry team there. His interests include the history of early Christianity, the wisdom of Christian mystics, and contemplative prayer.