Intellectual Center
From New Age Village
People in the intellectual center experience life through the power of thought and analysis. This is the type of intelligence normally considered intelligence, and it is the seed of communication as we know it. Commonly referred to as left-brained thinking, this center is primarily linear in function.
Philosophers, scholars, theorists, and bookworms are likely candidates for this centering, as well as people in professions where a logical and discriminating mind is required to process ideas, numbers, and abstract concepts.
Surprisingly, unlike the quick response of the Emotional Center, Intellectually centered people actually react very slowly. In fact, you can almost imagine the gears turning as a problem is considered and analyzed. The center insists on seeing all the parts in the whole, and understanding how a given subject relates to everything else. Frustration soon sets in if a series of ideas are not logically connected in one way or another.
Reading, writing, and good speaking skills are a function of this center, as well a rich vocabulary. Games such as scrabble, chess, backgammon, and text adventure games are favorite ways to pass the time. Essentially people with this center love to use their minds, and will get bored if there isn't some sort of mental activity to keep them stimulated.
A common downside to this center is a lack of warmness in personal relationships. People with this center can become so cerebral that they find it difficult to make emotional connections with others. Feelings can seem irrational to them, and attempts to communicate with those who possess emotional centering can be a baffling process.
In the positive pole of Thought, spontaneous thinking, or the "Aha" experience are common. In the negative pole of Reason, too much time is spent attempting to intellectualize without the use of accurate data.
In the Moving Part: People in this part take action on their thoughts. Emotions tend to be set aside, and for this reason many Old souls favor this centering since it allows them to take a break from the drama of the Mature soul level.
Individuals with this centering can seem like walking fact machines. Information is collected, and subsequently retrieved by association, spurring a data dump of whatever facts, opinions, or moral precepts have been stored there. Scientists naturally tend to love this centering, enjoying the ability to work with complex formulas without the interference of emotion. This is not to imply that people with this centering are without emotion, but there usually is a conscious effort to set emotions aside.
Action is always directed outward in this centering. A thought is formed, and usually an external action will result. For example, thoughts of anger might result in reactions such as slamming a fist down on a desk, or kicking the waste paper basket. People in this centering can also develop odd physical quirks, such as nervous twitches or a tendency to tap their fingers endlessly.
In the negative pole, people in this centering might take action without properly assessing the emotional impact. They may blurt out the first thing that pops into their heads, not realizing that their words may carry emotional ramifications. Learning how to appropriately channel energy (anger, depression) is a frequent lesson for people with this centering. Falling into a futile rut of endless deliberation is also a manifestation of this centering.
In the Emotional Part: People in this part think then feel. They get emotional about ideas, theories, events, and so forth. A gamut of emotions can result from a single thought, ranging from sheer joy and exhilaration, to anxiety and embarrassment.
People with this centering tend to have many friends, as they are good natured and communicate well others. They also make good teachers, winning many students over with an effusive personality that makes new ideas exciting.
In the negative pole, an endless loop can be created as thoughts and feelings are frenetically deliberated, with no perceived way of taking action.
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