Elton John recently reflected on his sobriety journey, sharing something profound: "My higher power has been looking after me all my life; he’s got me through drugs, he’s got me through depression, he’s got me through loneliness, and he got me sober. He’s been there all the time, I think. I just didn’t acknowledge him." His words capture an essential truth about spiritual intelligence - it transcends traditional religious frameworks while still connecting us to something greater than ourselves.

At its core, spiritual intelligence is about your ability to perceive and understand deeper meaning in life. The Latin root of "intelligence"—intellegere—means "to choose, select, or gather." Spiritual intelligence measures your capacity to discern the actions, experiences, beliefs, and values that create purpose and meaning in your life.

Think about how many successful people reach the pinnacle of their careers only to ask, "Is this all there is?" This question emerges not from a lack of achievement, but from an awakening of spiritual intelligence—that innate human yearning to find meaning beyond the meaningless nature of the material world.

Like Elton John's experience, spiritual intelligence often manifests as an inner knowing, a sense that something larger than ourselves is at work in our lives. Whether we call it God, the universe, a higher power, or simply life force, this divine connection helps us navigate life's challenges with greater wisdom and power.

Developing spiritual intelligence means learning to hear your inner voice, trust your deepest intuitions, and align your actions with your sense of purpose. In doing so, you tap into a wellspring of wisdom that transcends both religious doctrine and secular materialism.

This internal wisdom becomes particularly relevant during times of reflection and connection

Christmas is a season when much of the world connects to spiritual intelligent yearnings. Take a moment during the hustle and bustle and consider how your higher power speaks to you. Are you listening?