A recent study at Harvard, known as the Zero Point Study, conducted over ten years, has illuminated the concept of genius. This research defines genius as the ability to intake, synthesize, and utilize information through various modalities such as auditory, visual, kinesthetic, and intuitive channels.
The study revealed that 99% of babies operate at a genius capacity during their first eighteen months of life. However, by the age of five, only 22% of children maintain this level of genius. By the time we reach twenty, a mere 2% of us still function at our genius capacity.
So, what changes as we grow older? The researchers found that the decline in our genius capacity is largely due to the development of internal judgment. As we age, we begin to doubt ourselves, seek approval from others, and question our abilities. This internal criticism distances us from our true potential.
This is where emotional literacy comes into play. Emotional literacy, the ability to understand and express feelings, is crucial in maintaining our connection to our genius self. When we are emotionally literate, we can better manage internal judgment, self-doubt, and the need for external validation. By understanding and expressing our emotions, we create a supportive internal environment that nurtures our genius capacities rather than stifling them.
Thus, while not all children may need mental health support, every child—and indeed every person—can benefit from emotional literacy. By fostering emotional literacy, we can sustain and even rekindle the genius within us. Emotional literacy empowers us to trust in our abilities, believe in the power of our dreams, and embrace our unique potential without the paralyzing effects of self-criticism.
We all have inherent genius capacities within us. Today, make a conscious effort to reconnect with your genius. Practice emotional literacy by acknowledging your feelings, expressing them constructively, and overcoming self-doubt. Trust in your abilities, and embrace your unique potential.
**To Your Triumphant Self**
By integrating emotional literacy into our daily lives, we can preserve and unlock our genius potential, leading to a more fulfilling and triumphant existence.