Is acting with presence intelligence ?

[Rishabh R]

Before acting in a given situation , is it a sign of intelligence to first be present then think through and then act ? or just thinking through and acting is intelligence ?

[Princess Arabia]

Presence is all there is. No one can act with "non-presence". Telling someone to be present is like telling them to sit while they're already sitting. That's just another Spiritual "non-teaching" we adopted.

The kind of intelligence Leo speaks of in the blog is not the same human intelligence you speak of in your question. He refers to a higher intelligence one that cannot be measured by human logic and reasoning. 

 

[Aaron p]

If you incorporate awareness of your own presence...the main thing it brings (in my experience) is an air of power and gravitas.

In game this is called increasing state.bit of a grose metaphor but I see it like I'm choosing to wear myself like a jacket. My skin, mind, body. I wear myself. Or own myself. This is classic method badasses use.

[Hojo]

Intelligence is adaptation.

[Letho]

On 3/2/2025 at 1:19 AM, Rishabh R said:

Before acting in a given situation , is it a sign of intelligence to first be present then think through and then act ? or just thinking through and acting is intelligence ?

@Rishabh R How to think? Answer this, and you will answer you question. Distinction and relationship are the first two pillars of intelligence, that at every increase, not only clarity of categories emerge but the relationships between them, aka the category of 'self' versus the category of 'universe'. Union as opposed to versus, is a measurement of unified distinction, which dissolves categories while simultaneously evolves them to a higher paradigm. When someone has finally learned to connect a single thought with the rest of the universe, then they have learned to think. Anything less than this and we have a measurement of growth until union. Very practically, because humans have been taught to think linearly, a level of creativity that mirrors the intelligence of being able to find this unity between one thought and another, is a non-linearity that is both rare but ultimately, necessary for any truly stable intelligence to emerge within a sentience. "I am going to school in the morning two hours later than usual, which means I'm getting there 4 hours later than the compulsory attendance time. Another a fake medical note from mom? No I'll just bare the sullen stare." Let's jump to, the first three words, "I am going...", what distinctions and relationships can you find between them and can a greater unity emerge between them? Simply rinse and repeat this process for thinking and I promise you, you are learning to think with a greater level of clarity, something that they will never teach in government schools, I did however study the bible in religious studies given I went to a Catholic one; sentimental moments. Lastly, intelligence is no easy feat, naturally Rishabh, so my neurally curious friend, you will not keep the spark like so many others if you do not remember to light it by your own conscious will if you truly wish to understand this subject more, as I assure you, there are levels of unimaginable depth concerning that I have both reached and reflects the same degree to which I still must master and therefore light this path for myself. This was just an excerpt from the dimensions I decided to touch on, so feel free to invite creative questions of your own if you have the daring spirit to. 

[Rishabh R]

@Letho  Question -- How to think ? By thinking through

When I was contemplating this question , I came up with a more interesting question-- How do I act in the best way possible ?

Thanks.

Edited March 3 by Rishabh R

[Letho]

@Rishabh R Don't stop. I won't share anymore, I'll just encourage you to light that inner flame you're doing great mate. Rock on.

[Rishabh R]

@Letho Thanks.

[Sugarcoat]

When you say being present it sounds to me like you mean a calm, non emotional, stress free, state with less thought. And yes from that frame of mind one can make better decisions. It’s easier to use one’s intelligence when one is calm and collected aka present 

[Schizophonia]

A more holistic intelligence is a more relatively detached intelligence.

[Rishabh R]

@Sugarcoat Yeah . @Schizophonia Detachment is also great . Also if one is in the present moment that person is detached from outcome and flowing like smooth stream of water.

The ability to create gaps between the stream of thoughts either by questioning your thoughts or being present is a great skill.

[AION]

Presence is the g spot of existence 

[Aaron p]

On 04/03/2025 at 7:52 AM, AION said:

Presence is the g spot of existence 

Lol.