Episode 55: "Intelligent" vs. "Intelligence"
Psychology Has It Backwards - A podcast by Christine Heath and Judy Sedgeman - Saturdays
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The intellect is our personal library, the collection of all the thoughts, experiences and knowledge we have had. It represents everything we already know. "Intelligence," on the other hand, is wisdom, insight, common sense — new knowledge that arises in response to present moment curiosity. When we "don't know" what to say or do or how to respond, going to the intellect to "figure it out," or ruminating about it, will not provide an answer. If we know the answer, we'll have it right away. If...