Wednesday 10 December 2008

Intelligence


Intelligence is not intellectual. It is not the ability to score highly on an IQ test. It is not synonymous with thinking capacity.

Intelligence is not political. It is not the ability to discern what behaviours, if adopted strategically, will result in the greatest personal gain. It is not synonymous with popularity.

Intelligence is not cunning. It is not the ability to outsmart others and pre-empt their tactical moves with shrewder offense. It is not synonymous with winning.

Intelligence is not what they teach you. It is not the ability to absorb what other people have already thought, said and done. It is not synonymous with acquisition.

Intelligence is freedom from knowledge, conditioning and the mind.

Intelligence is innocence, simplicity and childlike joy.

Intelligence is honesty and authenticity.

Intelligence is presence and spontaneity.

Intelligence happens when the source of all form, the formless, can manifest through you uninhibited.

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