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MULTIPLE Intelligences – Spiritual (Part 6)

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Spiritual growthTHE DEEPER MY INSIGHT,
the more I connect with the universal

PREVIOUS: M.I. (Part 5)

SITE: Gardner’s M.I. apps for iPads

See ACRONYM page for abbrev.

 

MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES (cont)
8. SPACIAL/VISUAL (picture-smart)

9. SPIRITUAL / EXISTENTIAL (spirit-smart) – seeing the big picture. Likely a whole-brain function, which is increased by prayer & meditation, because they lessen the blood flow to the parietal lobes, which normally gives us a sense of time & space.

This group is concerned with the morals, ethics & values of life, looking for real-world understanding, & the application of new learning. They have the sensitivity & capacity to tackle deep questions about human existence, such as the meaning of life, how did we get here, what’s our purpose, & why do we die. They’re not afraid to look into the depths of truth to find hidden answers, & to think of other possibilities.

Being particularly introspective, aware of their own existence, they’re drawn to exploring existential & philosophical questions, including what may lie beyond death. Even as ‘every-day’ people, they have deep thoughts. They understand their role in others’ lives, and how they play a small but important part of the whole game. They are in constant search for their purpose of living.
SPIRITUALThey:
— are sensitive to different cultural environments
— are “universalistic”, value truth & justice
— enjoy discussing questions @ life & death
— learn new things better when it’s value is known
— more tolerant  & respectful of diversity
— relaxation or meditation exercises are rewarding
— religion or spirituality is important to them
— see their role in the ‘big picture’ of things
— seem “wise beyond their years”, peaceful
— want to make a difference in the world

For centuries philosophers have been debating the nature of human intelligence. We are different from the other animals, but why? Do we have a soul? Is there some sort of duality between the corporeal flesh and the mind or spirit? Did we acquire our unique capacity for rational thought and all that goes with it as a result of some special act of creation or did it just happen as a result of evolution through natural selection?

Dr. Gardner divided this category into:
Existential Intelligence
— an ability to intuitively sense & gather clues from the environment (PPT = people, places, things), contributing to the whole picture
— the ability to pick up energies & have access to information without actually being able explain exactly why or how we know these things
— concerned with ultimate issues, the larger spiritual concerns of life

Moral-Ethical Intelligence
— an innate sense of morality, not necessarily associated with religion, but as a statement about the kind of personality, individuality, will, and/or character that a person has developed
— focused on the highest realization of human nature.

VIRTUES8 virtues
Conscience – know the right, decent way to act, & act that way
Empathy – identify with & feel other people’s concerns
Fairness – choose to be open-minded, & act in a just way
Kindness – show concern for the welfare & feelings of others
Respect – value others by treating them in a courteous, considerate way
Self-control – regulate thoughts & actions , to stop internal pressure & external reactions & act in the right way
Tolerance – respect everyone’s dignity & rights, even if they have beliefs & behaviors we disagree with

CAREERS : life coach, cosmologist, prophet, philosopher, religious teacher, poet
INCREASE ability : make connections between book-learning & the world outside, see the big picture, look at every issue from different points of view, relate specific topics with national & global concerns

TECH ideas: Google earth, Discovery Education, Podcasts, GarageBand, Powerpoint, Keynote
FAMOUS Peopl e: Jesus, Aristotle, Plato, Socrates, Martin Heidegger, Buddha, St. Augustine, Wayne Dyer.

BOOK: “Ethical Intelligence” by Bruce Weinstein, PhD   // REVIEW  //  QUIZ

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WORK: There’s a natural correlation between the M.I. categories of human learning
& the knowledge & skills needed for 21st century workplace productivity.  This CHART shows the way each mental style contributes it’s specialty to modern-day tasks.
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Positive Character: HUMANITY (Part 1)

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BEING RESPECTFUL & RESPONSIBLE
makes me a better world citizen

PREVIOUS: Character – Social IQ

SEE: Expanded list of Traits to choose from


💚 APPRECIATION of beauty and excellence (awe, wonder, elevation):
The ability to admire the masterful design of a person, place or thing, especially if it has many levels of meaning, each layer with a distinct flavor & secret. Notice & value skilled performances & the high quality in all areas of life – arts & sciences, nature & everyday experiences.art appreciation
EXP:
• be awed by the vastness of nature & the intimate details of life • enjoy good craftsmanship  • pause often to take in a view, & look at the sky • understand & appreciate what goes into making anything artistic   • watch people & animals in motion

💚 CITIZENSHIP (social responsibility, loyalty, teamwork
GENERAL: be an active part of a political community, enjoying its rights & assuming duties of membership – which form a distinct sense of identity
SPECIFIC: work well as part of a group or team, be loyal to the unit, do our share, take responsibility for our actionsvote
EXP:
• are troubled by social injustice  • aware of the wider world, with a sense of our role as world citizens  • respect & value diversity  • willing to take actions to make the world a more equitable & sustainable place

💚 GENEROSITY (liberal in giving)
Carefully manage resources so we can freely give to those in need.generosity
NARROW: willing to give money, time, energy, info….to help others, or in order to give them pleasure, and to give more than is expected.
BROADER: be sympathetic in how we deal with people. Tend to see the good qualities of someone or something
EXP:
• give of our time and talents  • not expect anything in return for our generosity  •  praise the good we see in others   • share what we have with others • recycle

💚 GRATEFULNESS  (is NOT like being indebted)
Have an appropriate sense of & value the benefits we have received – at birth, from family, from our environment. Also, a desire to repay  or pass on some of the advantages we were given.
Let others know by words & actions how they have improved our life.  Acknowledge someone for a favor they have done us.  Focus on the positives in our life
EXP:
• be content with what we have  •  count our benefits / blessings, rather than our burdens   • take care of our things    • show helpful people that we appreciate them   • take care of our things  • write “thank you” notes

💚 FAIRNESS
Treating all people the same, according to universal ideals of equality and justice, the same way we want to be treated. Do not make mental evaluations or decisions that unfairly favor or discriminate against others – because of incorrect or inappropriate considerations.
Act consistent with rules, logic, ethics, or in a proper legal manner.  Don’t let personal feelings bias our decisions about others.  Give everyone a fair chance & not take advantage
EXP:
• be willing to give up our share of something for someone who has a lot less  • play fair   • see everyone as having equal rights  • think how our actions will affect others

💚 KINDNESS / COMPASSION (amiable, nurturing, gentle)
Show consideration, personal concern or deep sympathy for others.  The ability to make other people feel comfortable by our inner calmness.  Sometimes putting our own need for attention & self-esteem second to the needs of others. Feel sincere sorrow for others who are stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering if we can
EXP:
• comfort others without regard to race, gender, faith, age, or nationality   • do a good deed for strangers   • listen when others want to talk • look for lasting solutions  • don’t annoy or irritate people   • have good manners

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