Spiritual Intelligence Quotient
      Our spiritual intelligence quotient (精神智商), or SQ, helps
us understand ourselves, and live a fuller, happier life.
      While we're all born with SQ, most of us don't even realize that
we have it. Fortunately, you don't have to sign up for classes to learn
how to improve your SQ. Here are some simple steps that can lead
you to a new level of understanding.
      Sit Quietly. The process of developing spiritual intelligence begins
with solitude(独处) and silence. To tune into yourS,you
have to turn down the volume(强度) in your busy,noisy and complicated
life and force yourself to do nothing at all. In the car, instead of reading
or doing something else, use the time to think. At work,shut the door to
your office between meetings, take a few breaths and let them out very,
very slowly. Enjoy the stillness in your home after the kids are finally in bed.
     Step Outside. For many people, nature sets their spirits free.
Go outside to watch a beautiful sunset. If you are walking with your
dog,take the time to admire flowers in bloom; follow the flight of
birds;watch clouds floating overhead.
     Ask Questions of Yourself. Ask open-ended questions, such as
"What am I feeling? What are my choices?"or"Where am I heading?
" But don't expect an answer to arrive through'some supernatural forms
or e-mails. "Rarely do I get an immediate answer to my
question,"says Reverend Joan Carter, "I never considered a problem
from a different perspective (角度) before. "
     Trust Your Spirit. While most of us rely on our gut feeling (直
觉)to realize danger,spiritual intelligence pushes us towards some
action that will lead to a greater good.