Spiritual intelligence is intelligence which has received some illumination from higher light and wisdom, so that it no longer lives alone in a dark room, seeing only its own self-produced shadows. This higher awareness brings insight and understanding (or gnosis), so that we begin to see the universe as it truly is, not according to our limited mental constructs. Simply put, spiritual intelligence is intelligence which is aware of the existence of God or of higher spiritual Truth. What is spiritual intelligence? This would be the subject for a whole other article. Brilliant thinkers, they nonetheless lack basic spiritual intelligence. Militant atheists like Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens are merely reporting on the condition of their own minds. In the physical universe, some things can be quantified precisely and objectively, but when it is a question of the spiritual meaning of life, this is something we always interpret subjectively. Or a thing has bright colours like red and green, but we want to blot out those colours due to our depressed or fallen state. A thing is bright and golden, but we spill “the ink of our mind” on it, so subjectively it looks all black. The shared element in these two poems is not seeing things as they are, but according to one’s inner predilection. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, from Aftermath, Decca Records, 1966 I want to see it painted, painted, painted, painted black, yeah I want to see the sun blotted out from the sky I see the girls walk by dressed in their summer clothes No colors anymore I want them to turn black My love will laugh with me before the morning comes If I look hard enough into the setting sun I could not foresee this thing happening to you No more will my green sea go turn a deeper blue It’s not easy facing up when your whole world is black Maybe then I’ll fade away and not have to face the facts I see my red door I must have it painted black I look inside myself and see my heart is black Like a newborn baby, it just happens every day I see people turn their heads and quickly look away With flowers and my love both never to come back I see a line of cars and they’re all painted black I have to turn my head until my darkness goes I see the girls walk by, dressed in their summer clothes No colors any more, I want them to turn black I see a red door and I want it painted black Sri Chinmoy, from My Flute, Aum Classics, 1998 (1972) He is within and without the Cosmos Vast. Into the universal Beauty, Light and Splendour. Opt for shades that have a bit of red mixed in (such as a vibrant fuchsia) instead of blush hues that appear slightly muddy.The Poetry of Sri Chinmoy… and Mick Jagger? Plus other topics. Pink: In feng shui, pink is the universal color of love and marriage, bringing soothing energy to a space.It's also associated with intuition and spirituality and can be a great way to welcome abundance into your home. Purple: Often thought of as the color of royalty, purple is used in feng shui to represent nobility, abundance, and dignity.It's best to opt for a brighter version of yellow, which is associated with fire, rather than a softer, more buttery shade that is associated with earth. Vibrant yellow: Similar to orange, yellow is thought of as an energizing and uplifting color.If your intention is to add the fire element, stick to brighter shades of orange, as more muted, earthy tones are connected to the earth element. Think of the way you feel when you peel a fresh orange or tangerine. Orange: Like red, bright orange is a very active and uplifting color.Red is also protective, which can be beneficial for the entrance to a home. It’s also very dynamic and can invite a lot of new energy, so it’s a great color if you’re feeling like the qi in your home needs a boost. Red: Red is the most auspicious color in feng shui.The Spruce Home Improvement Review Board.
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