Bloggers Help Us Grow More of Our Eight Intelligences

As I've visited several sites during the course of a week I recognize folks who make the most of the eight intelligences as they blog. In a sense I discover new ways to grow my own! See what you might grow for yourself, too!

Spatial Intelligence Matt Owen at Spur'N Conversations helps us "get into" the excitement of bull riding in a series of photos on his site. He says there is a sharing group at Flicker.com. Have you ever considered using just photos to express ideas? Don't forget a picture is worth 1,000 words!

Intrapersonal Intelligence Mark at Unconventional Blog asks very reflective questions about why businesses seem to hang on to practices that don't make much sense. For instance, "Why do managers complain for years about slackers under their command but allow them to continue collecting paychecks?" There's lots to chew on in this post.

Musical Intelligence MarkK advises budding Indie, rock, metal, jazz, country, hip hop and other bands who want to be discovered to consider signing up at Ska Bands, launched recently to give exposure to new independent artists.

Logical-Mathematical Intelligence Anthony Z. at The Agency Blog shares a very fun post about percentages. He asks if it's impossible to give more than 100%. Check this out for a laugh to see what you likely do when you exceed 100%!

Interpersonal Intelligence Katia Adams from Brazil asks a great question about the social smarts of some folks who burp, belch and fart in public. She finds the "excuse me," which does follow at times, to be rather hypocritical. How do you sense this fits into social smarts?

Verbal-Linguistic Intelligence Rick Cockrum shares that he is fascinated by words. He says, "We also use them to articulate to ourselves. In putting a name on a thing we can set it outside, turn it, look at it, reflect on it. Without reflection, we become victims of our own unconscious, unexpressed beliefs." Ever searched for just the right word to express ideas? The quest for the right word's very rewarding!

Bodily-kinesthetic Intelligence Ever considered biking to work as a way to keep both your body and brain fit as well as to help our environment? Braxton Pulley tells us that Bike to Work Week is coming up May 14 - 19. He's already dusting off his bike. Biking adds pleasure and benefits your day. I'm hoping fellow blogger Bob Glava can fill us in more about his biking adventures!

Naturalistic Intelligence Tankwoman reminds us that today's Earth Day and she suggests that we all celebrate and enjoy the beauty of the world around us.

Tomorrow, go out and take a walk. Savor the spring, enjoy the wonder of nature, celebrate the planet. And after you have felt the boundless joy of a spring day, make a commitment to this place we call home.

Take Action. This is the most important thing you will do this year, even this decade, and quite possibly, in your lifetime.

I'm reminded that we're stewards of this earth. What are you doing to create a legacy for the next generations?

Is your noodle buzzing with new ideas as mine is?