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- How do you define spirituality?
- What is the difference between religion and spirituality?
- What do you mean by “spiritual intelligence?”
- In your classes do people discuss their religions?
- Spirituality seems like a personal thing. What does it have to do with business or work?
- How do you define spirituality?
Conscious Pursuits® defines spirituality as the innate longing in each of us to understand the power behind the universe and to somehow connect to it. Two ways to describe this connection are: a) "It's bigger than me! ...it takes me beyond my limited self-interest and connects me to something larger,” or b) "It is the relationship to the transcendent that fills the void." A distinction we make is that we are not talking about "head knowledge" about God or the Unified Field or any other Ultimate Reality. We are talking about a heart connection, a feeling or innate sense of being in relationship with something "bigger than me."
- What is the difference between religion and spirituality?
The desire to connect to the intelligence which underlies the Universe is an innate need. The ways in which this need is satisfied varies. One way it manifests is through religion. For a great many people, religion is a wonderful way to be in relationship to the Ultimate. But religion is only one way to express spirituality . . . just as English is only one way to communicate words.
- What do you mean by “spiritual intelligence?”
All of us have the innate need for spirituality. Spiritual intelligence is the development of certain skills. These skills are related to the ability is the ability to act with wisdom and compassion while maintaining inner and outer peace (equanimity), regardless of the circumstances. It is an innate human intelligence that is made available to us if we are willing to ask for it and work to develop it.
- In your classes do people discuss their religions?
Participants in our classes will never be required to discuss their religious affiliations or beliefs. Our focus is on spirituality, which we see as the “umbrella” under which all major faith traditions exist. In no way will we ever attempt to convert anyone to any faith’s belief system.
- Spirituality seems like a personal thing. What does it have to do with business or work?
As Jim Collins details in his book Good to Great (Harper Collins, 2001) key characteristics of visionary companies and exceptional leaders include: consistent focus on vision and values, ability to embrace paradox, and humility. These characteristics are directly related to spirituality, so as individuals (at all levels of the organization) develop greater personal spiritual intelligence, they experience increased personal satisfaction, improved job performance, and become more effective team players and leaders, all of which contributes to an improved bottom-line.
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