Intelligence and Emotional quotient required to navigate life peacefully and comfortably depends on how well we interpret what is happening within and around us. Realization that we all are entitled to our own truth is the starting point of non-judgmental journey that allows us to honor the fact that truth can never be absolute. Also, our own interpretations or call it perceptive software needs update on a regular basis to match the pace with changing times to stay relevant.
The elasticity of opinions or point of views depend on how well we are seasoned enough by the rough blows of the world. Whole mojo lies in the fact that we can have n number of outlook towards life at n number of moments that suit our taste and preference to keep us at ease. Definitions diminish and that’s succha delight. Limitations seep in unknowingly when we start to define how anything or anyone should be. It’s damn dull when we have cookie cutter approach to anything
Also, contradictions are comforting in a way. If someone is not consistent then it means he/she is evolving and that’s beautiful. Again, basic assumption is all evolution or change is for good. Else, it needs a separate thought provoking article :-). We need not always stand by what we said or did. It’s fine to change our stance for the sake of being kind to our own self and others. Wild white lies can exude warmth. As radical Russian poet Pushkin puts it -“A deception that elevates us is dearer than a host of low truths”
Imagination that is either impeccable or immoral can keep us entertained anytime anywhere if we choose to utilize it to its fullest potential. Intelligence to Interpret gives us the freedom to choose as to how we understand and accept the existing ongoings within and around us whereas imagination allows us to create an idealistic or idiotic world in our mind and just escape the mundane mood. It’s wonderful to know that the possibilities are simply infinite and limited by our own creativity.
Good news is that both interpretation and imagination ability can improve based on the intelligence of the past results. There is no industry standard that we need to chase rather it’s our own individual benchmark that we need to appease. We can continue to tweak the above two till we hit a point of personal gratification. Only our own heart and head can comprehend when we hit that point because it feels right.
Imagination ignites experimentation which is far more valuable than experience. Experimentation adds to the experience pool else we tend to just recycle old concepts. We all are forever indebted to Mr Walt Disney for creating succha happy and sunshine place through sheer imagination. Had he fallen for the usual formulas then the whole world would be deprived of cheerful characters such as Minnie, Mickey and his friends. Sometimes we don’t even know what we need and want till we experience it through experimentation cycles.
When we master and ace the new meaning of IQ i.e interpretation and imagination quotient, then we realize that it’s my magnificent world and others are just living in it. One tends to become a wild child with sudden feel of control over fickle fate. We correctly assess what’s meant to be and what’s not thereby knowing how to balance between – holding on and letting go.
Suddenly we feel everything was, is and will be fine. We tend to re interpret what was taught to us in a way that is benign and beneficial to us. Slowly, intuition also improves with intelligent interpretation and imagination. We free ourselves from archaic, languid and lame logic lock-downs. As always, a ‘fresh perspective’ is worth all the time, thinking and efforts as it gives us a high like no one else can.